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Develop your skills, advance your research, and connect with a vibrant water community through programs, awards, and events.
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Student Awards
The Water Institute Student Awards provide funding, mentoring, and professional development opportunities that elevate the University of Florida’s impact in the water sciences. They include:
- Travel Award
- Research Award
- Dissertation Award
Ambassador Program
The Water Institute Ambassador Program serves as an opportunity for students to develop their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Hydrologic Sciences Academic Concentration (HSAC)
A unique, interdisciplinary program designed to broaden the skills of graduate students in science and engineering by providing a thorough understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of hydrologic processes while developing skills in management and policy.
UF Water Scholars Program Cohort
An interdisciplinary team of faculty and students to address an emerging area of water science while bridging the social, natural, and engineering science to conduct innovative research.
Participating students gain a comprehensive understanding of multidimensional water challenges, a broad range of technical and personal skills, and a research team with long-lasting connections.
Events – Student Showcase
The Water Institute regularly hosts or partners with other academic units to host seminars, workshops, and other events throughout the school year. In the Fall and Spring semester, the Water Institute holds the Student Showcase, a full day event bringing together students, faculty, and staff. It is an opportunity to discover new research conducted by Water Institute Research and Travel Award recipients and Distinguished Scholar, build connections across departments, and develop professional skills.
Water Institute Symposia
The Water Institute regularly hosts the Water Institute Biennial Symposium to bring together scientists, students, practitioners, policy experts, community leaders, and more to tackle complex water challenges. It has surged in size, visibility, and impact to stand as one of Florida’s most influential water-focused events and a trusted forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action on water challenges.
Students are encouraged to participate with an oral or poster presentation, connect with professionals across sectors, and explore recent innovations in solving complex water challenges.