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Usu Professor David Rosenberg Spearheads Asce Efforts To Encourage Research Reproducibility, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Usu Professor David Rosenberg Spearheads Asce Efforts To Encourage Research Reproducibility, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently announced a new program with the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management that will recognize and reward authors who make their research results more reproducible. As an associate editor at ASCE and Professor in civil and environmental engineering at USU and the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) at USU, Dr. David Rosenberg was instrumental in creating this new program. He has been studying the importance of reproducibility in research results and advocating for the concept for years.
Uwrl Welcomes Two New Faculty Members, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Welcomes Two New Faculty Members, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Last spring, the UWRL and USU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering began seeking bright, creative, and interdisciplinary researchers “whose research will yield more holistic approaches to solving water problems in natural, built, and/or agricultural environments” to “lead and develop the next generation of resilient solutions to water problems in these linked environments.” And despite a worldwide pandemic, we were able to welcome two such individuals to the UWRL in time for fall semester!
2020 Data Visualization Challenge, Utah Water Research Laboratory
2020 Data Visualization Challenge, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Utah Water Research Lab Faculty Dr. Jeff Horsburgh, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, recently issued a challenge to USU students called the Cyberinfrastructure for Intelligent Water Supply (CIWS) Data Visualization Challenge.
Call For Pre‑Proposals For Water‑Related Research Benefiting Utah, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Call For Pre‑Proposals For Water‑Related Research Benefiting Utah, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The Utah Center for Water Resources Research (UCWRR) at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) is currently inviting pre-proposals from faculty members or affiliates at Utah’s institutions of higher education for Plan Year 2021–22 of the Utah grant program funded through an annual grant award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as part of the federal Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Program 104b), as amended. This program targets applied research that addresses water problems in Utah.
Aggieair Demonstrates New Greatblue Aircraft At "Drones In Ag" Day, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Aggieair Demonstrates New Greatblue Aircraft At "Drones In Ag" Day, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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USU AggieAir, a research lab at the Utah Water Research Laboratory, and USU Aviation Technology recently held their "Drones and Ag" demonstration day at the USU Agricultural Experimentation Center. The event, which invited members of the public to attend with proper COVID-19 precautions, featured a demonstration of AggieAir's newest aircraft, GreatBlue, and showcased the future of drones in agriculture.
In Memoriam: Former Uwrl & Cee Professor Gordon Flammer, Utah Water Research Laboratory
In Memoriam: Former Uwrl & Cee Professor Gordon Flammer, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Renowned UWRL and CEE faculty member Dr. Gordon H. Flammer, 94, passed away on June 14th, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.
Uwrl Faculty Member Ron Sims Highlighted For Covid‑19 Research, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Faculty Member Ron Sims Highlighted For Covid‑19 Research, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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UWRL faculty member Ron Sims was recently highlighted by the USU Office of Research for his work with fellow USU researcher Keith Roper.
Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight: Ayman Nassar, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight: Ayman Nassar, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The UWRL likes to take a moment to highlight an outstanding student, faculty member, or alumni. This time our spotlight is on Ayman Nassar, a Ph.D. researcher studying Water Engineering at Utah State University.
Aggieair Works With Blm To Assist Endangered Species, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Aggieair Works With Blm To Assist Endangered Species, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The AggieAir Service Center recently traveled down to Vernal, UT to assist in a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funded project to estimate the colony size of white-tailed prairie dogs. The scientific imagery gathered will be used to help the BLM reintroduce the endangered black-footed ferret in the area, as white-tailed prairie dogs are a key component to the species’ survival.
Usgs Water Resources Research Institute Awards Through The Uwrl, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Usgs Water Resources Research Institute Awards Through The Uwrl, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Faculty members at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) and Watershed Sciences at USU and at the University of Utah recently received project awards as part of the USGS 104b program administered by the Utah Center for Water Resources Research (UCWRR) housed within the UWRL. As one of 54 state-level water resources research institues in the US authorized by the 1964 Water Resources Research Act, the UCWRR supports water resources and environmental quality research, outreach and information dissemination in the State of Utah.
New Water Resources Management Textbook Co-Authored By Ryan Dupont, Utah Water Research Laboratory
New Water Resources Management Textbook Co-Authored By Ryan Dupont, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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UWRL faculty member R. Ryan Dupont recently published a new textbook with co-author Louis Theodore, an internationally recognized author and lecturer on chemical engineering and environmental protection topics. Dr. Dupont, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been teaching and conducting research in environmental engineering at UWRL at USU for more than 35 years. His main research areas have addressed soil and groundwater bioremediation, stormwater management via green infrastructure, field remediation technology demonstration and treatment system performance verification, and water reuse technology performance and risks. He also served as Acting Director of the Utah Water Research …
Usu Students Win First Asdso Student Dam Model Competition, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Usu Students Win First Asdso Student Dam Model Competition, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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USU students Kyler Olsen, Braiden Amata, Jack Tousley, Kathryn Margetts, and their Technical Advisor Dr. Brian Crookston recently won the ASDSO’s first student dam model competition.
Uwrl Hosts Awra Conference Tour, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Hosts Awra Conference Tour, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The Utah Water Research Laboratory recently had the opportunity to host AWRA Conference attendees on a laboratory tour.
Kenyan Delegation Visits The Uwrl, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Kenyan Delegation Visits The Uwrl, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The UWRL recently welcomed a delegation of Kenyan dignitaries who were visiting USU to discuss development and use of the water that will become available with dam projects underway in Kenya. The USU agricultural extension office arranged the tour, which included the UWRL and USU’s experimental farm in Wellsville. The lab portion of the tour was hosted by UWRL faculty members involved in agricultural management and irrigation and hydraulics. Visitors included government leaders from the Kajaido area in Kenya and the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, along with staff members and others. Together they discussed water challenges, use, and development …
Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight Hyrum Tennant, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight Hyrum Tennant, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Each month the UWRL takes a moment to highlight an outstanding student, faculty member, or alumni. This month our spotlight is on Hyrum Tennant, a graduate student studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University.
Dr. Blake Tullis Appointed To The Utah Drinking Water Board, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Dr. Blake Tullis Appointed To The Utah Drinking Water Board, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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UWRL researcher, USU professor, and Interim VP for Research,Blake Tullis, has been appointed to the Utah Drinking Water Board (DWB) for a 4-year term. The 9 members of the board are appointed by the governor. Dr. Tullis will fill the academic/research board member position previously held by UWRL faculty member David Stevens.
Uwrl Featured In Awra Impact Magazine, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Featured In Awra Impact Magazine, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The UWRL was featured in the September 2019 issue of the of the American Water Research Association (AWRA) Water Resources IMPACT Magazin. This issue includes a series of articles about western water issues collaboration, with a particular emphasis on Utah's water issues. The AWRA 2019 Water Resources Annual Conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 2-6, 2019, and the UWRL is one of the tour destinations for the conference.
Blake Tullis Appointed New Interim Associate Vice President For Research, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Blake Tullis Appointed New Interim Associate Vice President For Research, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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UWRL faculty member and Associate Director Blake Tullis was recently appointed to the position of Interim Associate Vice President within the Office of Research.
Mac Mckee Retires As The Uwrl's Longest Serving Director, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Mac Mckee Retires As The Uwrl's Longest Serving Director, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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After just over 16 years at the helm of the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University, Dr. Mac McKee will retire effective June 30, 2019. His tenure as Director of the UWRL began in April 2003, and since that time, he has worn the hats of administrator, professor, and researcher.
Usu Sponsors Recent Ucowr Conference At Snowbird, Ut, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Usu Sponsors Recent Ucowr Conference At Snowbird, Ut, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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USU recently sponsored the UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference at Snowbird, Utah, June 11-13, 2019. UWRL faculty member and UCOWR lead delegate David Stevens served as Conference Chair, and the conference planning committee consisted of delegates David Stevens, Chair (UWRL); Jeffery Horsburgh (UWRL), Bethany Neilson (UWRL); and David Rosenberg (UWRL); and Mac McKee (Retired). Additional USU delegates include Belize Lane (UWRL), Joanna Endter-Wada (Biology/NR), Laurie McNeill (UWRL), and Joe Wheaton (Watershed Sci). USU students and faculty also participated with presentations and posters over the course of the four-day conference.
Uwrl Outstanding Faculty Spotlight Dr. Alfonso Torres‑Rua, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Outstanding Faculty Spotlight Dr. Alfonso Torres‑Rua, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Each month the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) takes a moment to highlight a student, alumni, or staff member that has gone above and beyond in their research field and achievements. This month we highlight Alfonso Torres-Rua, an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University. Alfonso also works as the Chief Scientist at AggieAir, a service center housed within the UWRL.
Graduate Student Mahyar Aboutalebi Receives Spie Award, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Graduate Student Mahyar Aboutalebi Receives Spie Award, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Graduate student Mahyar Aboutalebi recently received the Best Paper Award at the SPIE 'Autonomous Air and Ground Sensing Systems for Agricultural Optimization and Phenotyping IV' Conference in Baltimore, MD, April 2019. This is the second year in a row that Mahyar has received an award for an SPIE paper, since his entry last year was awarded runner up for Best Paper.
Usu Student Group Wins 3rd Place In National Stormwater Challenge, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Usu Student Group Wins 3rd Place In National Stormwater Challenge, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a group of students from USU have won 3rd place in their annual Campus RainWorks Challenge. The group competed against 39 other teams from across the nation with their submission in the Demonstration Project category.
Eva Nieminski Uwrl Outstanding Alumni Spotlight, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Eva Nieminski Uwrl Outstanding Alumni Spotlight, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Each month the UWRL takes a moment to highlight a UWRL student, alumni, or staff, that has gone above and beyond in their research field and achievements. This month we are highlighting Eva Nieminski, a UWRL alumni known for her water quality research and extended service to the state of Utah.
Dr. Jeff Horsburgh Announces Water Visualization Competition Winners, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Dr. Jeff Horsburgh Announces Water Visualization Competition Winners, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Utah Water Research Lab Faculty Dr. Jeff Horsburgh, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, recently issued a challenge to USU students called the Cyberinfrastructure for Intelligent Water Supply (CIWS) Data Visualization Challenge. Beginning in December of 2018, and ending March 1st 2019, the goal was to have students develop a visualization of high resolution water use data. These visualizations were focused on creating displays that would be helpful for either water users or water providers.
Hemp Research Underway At Utah State University, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Hemp Research Underway At Utah State University, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Scientists at Utah State University are studying cultivation practices to optimize the yield and quality of hemp for botanical medicines.
Mahyar Aboutalebi Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Mahyar Aboutalebi Uwrl Outstanding Student Spotlight, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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Each month, the UWRL takes the opportunity to recognize a student, alumni, or staff member who displays extraordinary passion dedication and leadership.
Uwrl Faculty Member Randy Martin Gives First Usu Research Landscapes Lecture, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Uwrl Faculty Member Randy Martin Gives First Usu Research Landscapes Lecture, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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On February 26th, Dr. Randy Martin, a Utah Water Research Laboratory faculty member and Associate Research Professor in the USU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, gave Utah State University’s first Research Landscapes lecture in Salt Lake City.
Karl Christensen Awarded Awwa Intermountain Section Scholarship, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Karl Christensen Awarded Awwa Intermountain Section Scholarship, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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USU/UWRL graduate student Karl Christensen was recently awarded this year’s Graduate Science and Engineering Scholarship from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Intermountain Section. The scholarship was created “to encourage science education and training related to the field of conservation, water quality, supply, resources, reuse or treatment.”
Ayman Nassar Receives Awwa Intermountain Section Scholarship, Utah Water Research Laboratory
Ayman Nassar Receives Awwa Intermountain Section Scholarship, Utah Water Research Laboratory
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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Intermountain Section has selected USU/UWRL graduate student Ayman Nassar to receive this year’s Eva Nieminski Honorary Graduate Science Engineering Scholarship. The scholarship was created “to encourage science education and training related to the field of conservation, water quality, supply, resources, reuse or treatment."