Berkeley Water Day: Managing Water Under Climate Extremes

Join us for Berkeley Water Day on March 17th for a full day of talks, panels, posters, and networking in water research and management!

About this Event

As climate variability intensifies, water systems face growing uncertainty. Berkeley Water Day brings together students, faculty, researchers, and professionals to explore how advances in science, modeling, and monitoring are shaping more resilient water management strategies.

This event offers an opportunity to engage with leading research, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across the water community. Plus, enjoy free coffee, lunch, and snacks with registration!

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Career Directions and Informal Networking

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evaluating Water Resource Issues and Potential Solutions
Host: Bridget Scanlon

Info: Evaluating Water Resource Issues and Potential Solutions at Global to Local

Scales using Satellites, Modeling, and Monitoring. Professor Bridget Scanlon, University of Texas at Austin

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Faculty Lightning Talks
Host: Peter Nico

🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Groundwater Panel Discussion
Host: Bridget Scanlon

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Advances in Hydrometeorological Modeling and their Applications
Host: Soroosh Sorooshian

Info: Advances in Hydrometeorological modeling and their applications in hydrology and water resources planning: Expectations, promises, and reality. Professor Soroosh Sorooshian, University of California, Irvine

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Faculty Lightning Talks
Host: Cynthia Gerlein-Safdi

🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
Hydrology Panel Discussion
Host: Soroosh Sorooshian

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Student Lightning Talks

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Student Poster Session

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