Water Science Exchange
Registration Opens Soon!
Join us for the inaugural CUAHSI Water Science Exchange, happening this fall!
The theme, Water in Working Landscapes, highlights water-related work and challenges specific to the Midwest, alongside broader programming on multi-agency water data, cloud computing, and specialized methods in water science.
Designed to build skills, facilitate knowledge exchange, and spark new collaborations across career stages and institutions; this two-and-a-half day gathering will bring together water science researchers for skill-building workshops, a poster session, presentation opportunities, and field site visits.
Attendees will span career stages including students, faculty, agency scientists, and practitioners.
Join us for:
Skill-Building Workshops: Hands-on sessions leveraging multi-agency water data from NOAA, USGS, and NASA, plus cloud computing and open data publishing on HydroShare.
Special Topics Forum: Topical plenary discussion on AI in Water Science
Field Site Visits: Regional expertise from local researchers and practitioners working on Midwest water challenges at nearby field sites.
Poster Session: A chance to present your research to an audience of up to 100 attendees spanning career stages.
Grow Your Network: Opportunities to create new connections across career stages, including students, faculty, agency scientists, and practitioners.
Attendance is limited, please note the registration dates below and plan to register early! After October 29th, registrations will be accepted as capacity allows.
Early-Bird Registration Opens: September 10, 2026
Early-Bird Registration Closes, General Registration Begins: October 8, 2026
Registration Closes: October 29, 2026
Registration Rates
Registrants affiliated with a CUAHSI member institution receive a reduced registration rate of 20% for this event. See if your institution is a member.
Early Bird Rates
- Student, CUAHSI Member - $110
- Student, Non-Member - $145
- Professional, CUAHSI Member - $250
- Professional, Non-Member - $320
Regular Registration Rates
- Student, CUAHSI Member - $140
- Student, Non-Member - $175
- Professional, CUAHSI Member - $280
- Professional, Non-Member - $350
CUAHSI is offering a limited number of travel stipends to help defray the cost of attending. Preference will be given to attendees that are students or post doctoral researchers on a first-come first-serve basis. When registering, please indicate if you require a travel stipend in order to attend the event.
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for event attendees at three hotels local to the University of Missouri. All hotels provide free on-site parking and free, hot breakfast. Hotel details and booking links will be provided to registered attendees. As part of the registration fee, lunch will be provided Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14.
For questions or concerns, contact Events and Support Fellow, Brianna Kearns (email hidden; JavaScript is required).
All attendees are welcome to submit a poster. Graduate and undergraduates are especially encouraged to present. Click here for more information and to submit your poster abstract.
Deadline: October 21, 2026 - submissions can be edited until this date.
To present a poster, you must be a registered attendee.
All poster proposals of scientific merit and compliant with the CUAHSI Code of Conduct will be accepted as capacity allows, poster proposals will be reviewed by this criteria as they are submitted. If posters are submitted prior to October 21, posters should be assumed to be accepted unless otherwise notified prior to the event. Following October 21st, poster submissions will be accepted as capacity allows.
Program organizers will be in touch at least 2 weeks prior to the event with presenters to share poster numbers and instructions.
Preliminary Agenda
Afternoon | |
12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm | Registration Check In Welcome/Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion Break Concurrent Workshops |
Morning | |
8:00 8:30 9:50 10:30 | Registration Check In Keynote, CUAHSI Vision from Leadership Dataset Highlights Special Topic Forum: AI in the Water Sciences |
Afternoon | |
12:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm | Lunch and Poster Setup Poster Session Field Trips and Data Help Desk |
Morning | |
8:30 9:30 9:45 | Concurrent Programming Break Concurrent Workshops |
Afternoon | |
12:00 pm 1:00 pm | Lunch Concurrent Workshops |
Host a Workshop at the 2026 Water Science Exchange
We are still accepting workshop proposals! Share your knowledge with early-career researchers, students, and colleagues across the water science community, and help shape a gathering meant to spark new collaborations.
The workshops can be 2-6 hours, geared towards graduate students and early career researchers, and will be hosted throughout The Water Science Exchange.
Topics can include:
Foundational, innovative, or specialized methods in water science
Stakeholder involvement in water research
The Water in Working Landscapes theme
If you or someone in your network would be interested in leading a workshop, we would love to hear from you! Contact Community Relations & Training Coordinator, Julia Masterman (email hidden; JavaScript is required).
Interested in hosting a future Water Science Exchange?
CUAHSI is seeking support from Water Science involved-organizations as we plan to host 4 regionally distributed Water Science Exchanges between 2027 - 2028! Each event will foundationally be built around skill-building and science catalyst workshops.
Longtime members of the CUAHSI community may be familiar with the CUAHSI Biennial meeting. These gatherings are intended to build on that tradition, preserving the best of in-person networking while expanding capacity building opportunities, and broadening accessibility.
CUAHSI is in search of host institutions as we begin planning 2027 and 2028 meetings. Each year will have a Spring and Fall meeting. To learn more and to indicate your interest, please fill out this form!
