The role of graduate summer schools in hydrology education – the example of the PUB Summer School 2015

Posted on October 25, 2015 by msmoorenburg

A –Streams of Thought – post by Nilay Dogulu and Ina Pohle.

Summer is a time for scientists to advance their knowledge, tune their skills and forge ahead on research projects. The leisure of summer also provides a chance to network with colleagues and perhaps enjoy a bit of vacation away from home. Graduate summer schools, offered usually by academic universities, research centers or NGOs, are a week or several week-long-intensive training and education programs on a particular topic. Continue reading →

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Four Reasons Why All Geoscientists Should Do Fieldwork

Posted on September 15, 2015 by msmoorenburg

A -Streams of Thought- post by Tim van Emmerik (PDF Version)

Fieldwork?
As geoscientists we often visit strange and distant places to collect data that will help answer science questions and interrogate hypotheses. In an airport, we are easily recognized: hiking shoes, too many checked bags (read: cases with equipment), malaria medication, and a letter from your professor stating that “all your activities will be strictly in the name of science”. Fieldwork can be exciting, horrible, enlightening, disappointing, surprising, or simply a complete failure.

So, why put ourselves through so much trouble? Continue reading →

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Introducing the YHS -Streams of Thought- Community Blog

Posted on September 15, 2015 by msmoorenburg

Hello, and welcome to the Young Hydrologic Society (YHS) -Streams of Thought- Community Blog! We at YHS are officially kick-starting this online space for young scientists of all disciplines to share hydrologically related thoughts, opinions and beyond to YHS community members all across the world. This inaugural post will clarify the goals of our blog, the content you can expect here, how posts are authored and edited, and – most importantly – how you can get involved. (PDF Version) Continue reading →

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Join us in organizing activities for EGU 2016!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Young Hydrologic Society

YHS is currently seeking to welcome fellow young hydrologists to join us in planning and organization of activities for EGU 2016. In the last years we had very successful sessions (workshops, short courses, scientific discussions, etc.). We would like to continue contributing to academic and social development of young hydrologists early in their career by organizing various sessions in EGU 2016 as well. Our planned activities include so far (but not limited to):

– How to review a paper: short course on tips & tricks from an expert

– Teaching in hydrology: interactive workshop on teaching

– Meet the Expert: scientific discussion with three experts from the field

– Water Sciences Pop-Ups: 5min presentations by early career scientists on novel ideas and innovations in water sciences (link for previous presentations)

If you’re interested in joining one of these teams, or have an idea for a new event or session, let us know!

Many thanks in advance.

Best,

The YHS Board

Wouter Berghuijs, Nilay Dogulu, Tim van Emmerik

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AGU Hydrology sponsored GWIS event

Posted on September 2, 2015 by tvanemmerik

by Adam Wlostowski

The Northern Colorado Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) chapter hosted a panel discussion and networking event on April 30, 2015 regarding the experiences of several professional women in STEM fields. The five person panel consisted of experts from academia, government and, private industry along Colorado’s Front Range. Following a brief panel discussion, panelists engaged in small group discussions, where attendees could ask questions and mingle in a comfortable setting. Panelists provided valuable insight to attendees on a range of topics including; managing the duality of family life and career goals, discovering and embracing ones own talents, and navigating the tenure track in academia.

Panelists:
Dr. Kamini Singha, Associate Director, Hydrologic Science & Engineering Program, Associate Professor, Geology & Geological Engineering Department, Colorado School of Mines
Judy Dorsey, President and Principal Engineer, Brendle Group, Fort Collins, Colorado
Dr. Ruth Hufbauer, Professor, Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University
Dr. Johanna Kraus, Research Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey
Dr. Paula Cushing, entomologist/curator, Denver Museum of Science and Natural History
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From left to right: Dr Kamini Singha, Dr Johanna Kraus, Dr Paula Cushing, Judy Dorsey, and Dr Ruth Hufbauer.

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Dr Ruth Hufbauer engages in a breakout conversation with six early career scientists.

 

Adam Wlostowski in a PhD student at the Colorado State University. Since 2015, he serves on the AGU Hydrology Section Student Subcommittee.

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