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Prof. Enrique Vivoni inducted to Mexican Academy of Sciences
Our Center Director was recently inducted as a Corresponding Member (similar to International Fellow) of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC). One of AMC’s objectives is to promote scientific development in Mexico, and to foster communication and collaboration with scholars in other countries. Congratulations Prof. Vivoni!
Center director featured in AIA – Arizona Chapter
Prof. Enrique Vivoni, Director of the Center for Hydrologic Innovations, was featured in a video from American Institute of Architects (AIA) – Arizona chapter discussing the importance of water in the design professions. See video at the link below:
Center efforts featured in Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
The Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII) featured our efforts on drought and heat wave monitoring in Arizona and the exceptional hot drought of 2023. See blog at the link below:
Nehal Srivastava and Shraddha Sharma awarded AHS Academic Scholarships
Two graduate students affiliated with the Hydrosystems Engineering program and the Center for Hydrologic Innovations at ASU were recently awarded 2024 Academic Scholarships from the Arizona Hydrological Society. Congratulations to both!
Ruby Hurtado featured in ASU story
Meet Ruby Hurtado, a trailblazing graduate student diving deep into hydrology research in Arizona’s semi-arid landscapes. 🌵💧 Armed with a passion for innovation, she’s exploring the nexus of physics and soil moisture measurement using Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensors to unlock insights crucial for water-limited ecosystems. Embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, Ruby’s journey underscores the power of creative…
Forest thinning may provide water benefits downstream
Congratulations to the team from the Center for Hydrologic Innovations that was recently featured by ASU News! Center director Enrique Vivoni described the effort as: “Applied innovation projects, such as this effort in forest health and water resilience, translate research into actions for the benefit of our renewable water supplies. Not only does our work…
Prof. Margaret Garcia promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Prof. Margaret Garcia, a faculty member in the Center for Hydrologic Innovations, has been recently promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Her research is focused on studying the impacts of design and policy choices on the performance of water infrastructure systems…
Center highlighted in 2024 Year in Review for Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
The Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII) featured our efforts during the 2024 Year in Review, including our partnerships with Salt River Project, Central Arizona Project, and Arizona Hydrological Society. See additional information at the link below
Center efforts with Planet featured in Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
The Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII) featured our efforts with the satellite imaging company Planet with respect to water supply and demand estimates in Arizona. See blog at the link below
Lab and field efforts featured in ASU Thrive Magazine
ASU Thrive Magazine features the laboratory and field efforts of students and staff from the Center for Hydrologic Innovations in their March 2024 issue to illustrate water research in Phoenix for an article entitled “Don’t Flee the Southwest Just Yet” by Tom Zoellner: