The Water Institute announces lineup for winter WaterTalks

Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Water Institute has announced their lineup of distinguished water researchers set to deliver WaterTalks during the 2024 winter term.

This exceptional series, open to the public and free of charge, showcases globally renowned water experts who will delve into the depths of their latest groundbreaking research.

Each lecture begins at 11 a.m. and is followed with a networking lunch reception. Don’t miss these opportunities to engage with and learn from some of the most prominent figures in water research!

Ty

Ty Ferré

Distinguished Professor, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Arizona, Arizona, US

Talk title: Hydrogeology: What's the use?
Thursday, February 1, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: DC 1302 - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
Lunch reception to follow in DC 1301
Learn more and register.

Sathya

Sathya Gopalakrishnan

Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, US

Talk Title: Economics of valuing water resources
Thursday, February 15, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: DC 1302 - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
Lunch reception to follow in DC 1301
Learn more and register.

Patricia

Patricia Chow-Fraser

Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Talk Title: Déjà vu or Jamais vu?  Using a 20-y record to discern how coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay responds to climate-induced water-level disturbances.
Thursday, March 7, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: DC 1302 - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
Lunch reception to follow in DC 1301
Learn more and register.

Cayelan

Cayelan Carey

Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, US

Talk Title: Advancing our understanding and management of freshwaters with near-term forecasting
Thursday, April 18, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: DC 1302 - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
Lunch reception to follow in DC 1301
Learn more and register.


Please visit our events page for more information and updates on these exciting talks!