Water Science Exchange
Registration is Open!
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.
What to Expect at the Exchange
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: AI in the Water Sciences. Bring your opinions and needs. Jordan Read (CUAHSI CEO) presents on AI in modeling and collaboration, then hosts interactive discussions.
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! If space remains after October 29th, late registrations will be accepted as capacity allows. Register here.
Early-Bird Registration Opens: September 10, 2026 - Register during the early-bird window for a discounted rate!
Early-Bird Registration Closes, General Registration Begins: October 8, 2026
Registration Closes: October 29, 2026
Registration Rates
Those affiliated with a CUAHSI member institutions receive a 20% discount on registration 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 students and post docs who are presenting a poster at the event. When registering, please indicate if you require a travel stipend in order to attend the event, and CUAHSI staff will be in touch with next steps.
For questions or concerns, contact Events and Support Fellow, Brianna Kearns (email hidden; JavaScript is required).
Posters
We welcome posters from all attendees, and especially encourage undergraduate and graduate students to present! The poster session will take place on Friday, November 13th, with an audience of up to 100 attendees.
Submission Deadline: October 21, 2026 - submissions can be edited until this date.
Click here for more information and to submit your poster abstract.
Preliminary Agenda
The program will become more detailed closer to the event; timing and offerings are subject to change.
Afternoon | |
1:00 pm --- 2:00 pm --- 3:30 pm --- 4:00 pm --- | Registration Check In Welcome/Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion Break Concurrent Workshops |
8:00 am --- 8:30 am --- 9:50 am --- 10:30 am --- 12:00 pm --- 1:00 pm --- 3:00 pm --- | Registration Check In Keynote, CUAHSI Vision from Leadership Dataset Highlights Special Topic Forum: AI in the Water Sciences Lunch and Poster Setup Poster Session Field Trips and Data Help Desk |
8:30 am --- 9:30 am --- 9:45 am --- 12:00 pm --- 1:00 pm --- | Concurrent Programming Break Concurrent Workshops Lunch Concurrent Workshops |
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 be foundationally 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!
