is pleased to present
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Doing for
Environmental Problems
October 1, 2024
Seminar: 3-4 p.m.
Reception: 4-5 p.m.
Room 1179
Glenn L. Martin Hall
Snacks Will Be Provided
Register by September 27, 2024
From Our Speaker
The long lag between scientific understanding and the adoption of policy measures that can reduce harmful impacts on human and environmental health parallels the well-known “bench-to-bedside” lag in medicine. Implementation science, developed in the health domain, offers concepts and tools that also have potential applicability for environmental problems. Implementation science for the environment could also benefit from synergies with actionable research and the concept of small wins. In this talk, I will examine the synergies among these approaches, the barriers that conventional academic incentives pose to their application, and how academic research institutions could contribute more effectively to addressing the world’s most pressing issues.
Bio
Since 2023, Janet Hering has been Director Emerita of the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology (Eawag) and Professor Emerita at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETHZ) and Lausanne (EPFL). Prior to moving to Switzerland in 2007, Prof. Em. Hering was a faculty member at Caltech and UCLA. She is a former Associate Editor of Environmental Science & Technology and former member of the Board of Reviewing Editors for Science. She is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and Academia Europaea.
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Category: Students, Graduate
MWRRC Invites FY 2024 104(b) Proposals
The MWRRC invites proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) at institutions of higher education in Maryland to be considered for support under the FY 2024 104(b) Water Resources Research Act program (US Geological Survey).
The FY24 USGS WRRA 104b Annual Base Grant funding announcement is expected to be posted in March or early April. Only Water Resources Institutes and Centers may submit proposals to the USGS. Investigators at any institution of higher education in Maryland may submit proposals to the MWRRC.
Proposals should be submitted to the MWRRC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, Apr. 26, 2024, following the guidelines in the 2024 Maryland RFP
The following documents are provided for use in preparing proposals:
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- Budget spreadsheet (instructions are in the first tab): 104b-budget-project_maryland
- Fillable MS Word budget justification: budget-justification
We expect that funding will be awarded Sept. 1, 2024. Projects will be funded for at most one year.
Note that the matching requirement for the 104(b) program is now 1:1 — one non-federal dollar offered as match for each federal dollar requested. Under this program, federal funds may not be used to pay indirect costs. Matching funds may include the forgone indirect costs, as well as non-federal salaries and benefits. Investigators may contact the Center Director if they have questions about matching funds.
Proposals may address any water resources topic important to Maryland and to the education of water scientists, engineers, and other professionals in Maryland. The Center particularly invites proposals on the following topics:
- Climate change mitigation and/or adaptation in the context of water resources
- Justice and equity in water resources
- Building a diverse water resources workforce for Maryland
- Public and preK-12 education about water, watersheds, and water resources
The Center also welcomes proposals for Summer 2025 Graduate Student Support (see https://blog.umd.edu/mwrrc/grad-fellowships/ ). The timing of the awards (start date Sept. 1) does not allow us to provide summer awards in 2024.
MWRRC Invites FY 2023 104(b) Proposals
The MWRRC invites proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) at institutions of higher education in Maryland to be considered for support under the FY 2023 104(b) Water Resources Research Act program (US Geological Survey).
The FY23 USGS WRRA 104b Annual Base Grant funding announcement (#G23AS00486) was posted April 4 (USGS WRRI website ). Only Water Resources Institutes and Centers may submit proposals to the USGS. Investigators at any institution of higher education in Maryland may submit proposals to the MWRRC.
Proposals should be submitted to the MWRRC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023 Friday, May 5, following the guidelines in the Maryland 2023 RFP
The following documents are provided for use in preparing proposals:
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- Budget spreadsheet (instructions are in the first tab): 104b-budget-project_maryland
- Fillable MS Word budget justification: budget-justification
We expect that funding will be awarded Sept. 1, 2023. Projects will be funded for at most one year.
Note that the matching requirement for the 104(b) program is now 1:1 — one non-federal dollar offered as match for each federal dollar requested. Under this program, federal funds may not be used to pay indirect costs. Matching funds may include the forgone indirect costs, as well as non-federal salaries and benefits. Investigators may contact the Center Director if they have questions about matching funds.
Proposals may address any water resources topic important to Maryland and to the education of water scientists, engineers, and other professionals in Maryland. The Center particularly invites proposals on the following topics:
- Climate change mitigation and/or adaptation in the context of water resources
- Justice and equity in water resources
- Building a diverse water resources workforce for Maryland
- Public and preK-12 education about water, watersheds, and water resources
The Center also welcomes proposals for Summer 2024 Graduate Student Fellowships (see https://blog.umd.edu/mwrrc/grad-fellowships/ ). The timing of this year’s awards does not allow us to support summer fellowships in 2023.
MWRRC Invites FY 2022 104(b) Proposals
The MWRRC invites proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) at institutions of higher education in Maryland to be considered for support under the FY 2022 104(b) Water Resources Research Act program (US Geological Survey).
Proposals should be submitted to the MWRRC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, following the guidelines in RFP-Maryland104b-2022
The following documents are provided for use in preparing proposals:
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- Budget spreadsheet (instructions are in the first tab): ProjectBudget_FY2022
- Fillable PDF budget justification: budget-justification
The USGS expects that funding will be awarded Sept. 1, 2022. Projects will be funded for at most one year.
Note that the matching requirement for the 104(b) program is now 1:1 — one non-federal dollar offered as match for each federal dollar requested. Under this program, federal funds may not be used to pay indirect costs. Matching funds may include the forgone indirect costs, as well as non-federal salaries and benefits. Investigators may contact the Center Director if they have questions about matching funds.
Proposals may address any water resources topic important to Maryland and to the education of water scientists, engineers, and other professionals in Maryland. This year, the Center particularly invites proposals on the following topics:
- Addressing the effects of changing climate
- Justice and equity in water resources
- Building a diverse water resources workforce for Maryland
- Public and preK-12 education about water, watersheds, and water resources
The Center also welcomes proposals for Summer 2023 Graduate Student Fellowships (see https://blog.umd.edu/mwrrc/grad-fellowships/ ). The timing of this year’s awards does not allow us to support summer fellowships in 2022.
Deadline Extended for MWRRC 104(b) Applications; FY2021 Program Approved
We have received notice that the Department of the Interior has approved the FY 2021 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Water Resources Research Act Program Section 104(b). We expect the RFP to be published soon.
The due date for submissions to the MWRRC has been extended to Friday, May 7, 11:59 p.m. EDT. For guidance and format, see the previous post, MWRRC Invites FY 2021 104(b) Proposals.
Estimated start date: June 1.
MWRRC Invites FY 2021 104(b) Proposals
In anticipation of the official release of the USGS Request for Proposals (RFP) for the FY 2021 104(b) Water Resources Research Act program, the MWRRC invites proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) at institutions of higher education in Maryland.
Proposals should be submitted to the MWRRC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, following the guidelines in the example RFP, Example_RFP-MD104b-2020.
The Center suggests a start date of mid-May. Projects will be funded for one year. Specific start and end dates will be set by the forthcoming USGS 2021 RFP.
If the 2021 RFP, when published, requires adjustments, the Center will work with PIs to prepare the selected proposals for submission to the USGS on behalf of the Center.
Proposals may address any water resources topic important to Maryland and to the education of water scientists, engineers, and other professionals in Maryland. This year, the Center particularly invites proposals on the following topics:
- Addressing the effects of changing climate
- Justice and equity in water resources
- Building a diverse water resources workforce for Maryland
- Public and preK-12 education about water, watersheds, and water resources
The Center also welcomes proposals for Summer 2021 Graduate Student Fellowships (see https://blog.umd.edu/mwrrc/grad-fellowships/ )
Request for Proposals FY 2020 104(B) (State Program)
The MWRRC invites proposals for Fiscal Year 2020 funding under Section 104(b) of the Water Resources Research Act.
Investigators from any Maryland institution of higher education are eligible to apply.
The Maryland version of the RFP: RFP-MWRRC-104b-2020_rev1. For investigators’ use in proposal preparation, the RFP attachments are also provided in MS Word Format (docx).
Applications must be received by January 5, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
The Center will consider proposals in three general categories.
Traditional Research Projects
Any topic related to water resources in Maryland will be considered. Cooperative programs involving U.S. Geological Survey personnel are encouraged (Click here for list of personnel in the USGS Water Center for MD/DE/DC). All proposals submitted to the MWRRC will receive external peer review.
It is expected that the total MWRRC contribution will be $16,000 to $35,000. Non-federal matching funds are required in the ratio of 2:1 matching:MWRRC. Indirect costs are not allowed on the project, but waived indirect costs can be used as matching funds. Prospective PIs are encouraged to contact the Center director if they have questions about matching funds.
Proposals must be fully executed by the institutional office of research. All proposals must be filed by January 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m. Those that are selected for funding by the MWRRC will be forwarded to the USGS.
Research proposals are to be submitted by email to the Center Director, Dr. Kaye Brubaker, kbru<at>umd.edu. Include “2020 104(b)” in the subject line. Instructions for proposal preparation are available in PDF form (RFP-MWRRC-104b-2020_rev1). Worksheet templates are available in MS Word Format (docx).
Targeted Research Topic for FY 2020: Fish Passage
An opportunity exists for a qualified researcher or team to work in partnership with Maryland agencies on the topic of fish passage in streams. Due to changing geomorphic and hydraulic conditions, many barriers exist today throughout the State. State agencies have invested heavily in projects intended to improve fish passage at barrier or blockage locations. However, the long-term success of these projects has been varied. The goal of the FY2020 partnership is to investigate the hydraulic and geomorphic factors associated with good passage, marginal passage, and non-passage. Various data are available from state and federal agencies.
Proposals in response to this topic should demonstrate (a) knowledge of fishery issues in Maryland and (b) creative ideas for characterizing the hydraulic and geomorphic properties of stream reaches associated with different levels of fish passage or non-passage. Although monitoring and restoration/retrofit are not within the scope of the 2020 call, it is anticipated that the results will be applicable to future monitoring protocols and design, and PIs are encouraged to think in broad terms about such potential applications.
Agencies are prepared to support the research with staff time, which will be offered as in-kind cost-share and can be use to satisfy the 104(B) program’s non-federal cost-share requirement. Details remain to be determined; for planning purposes, PIs who propose research on this topic may include $5,000 as the estimated in-kind agency contribution in their budgeting. If a proposal to this topic is selected for funding, the Center and the agencies will work with the PI to finalize their budget before the MWRRC’s FY 2020 request is forwarded to the USGS.
Seed Grants
Seed grants range from $3,000 to $6,000. This program solicits proposals aimed at developing exploratory projects, with the deliverable being a major proposal for submission to another agency. Funds are to be used for preliminary experiments or for faculty release time.
Non-federal matching funds are required in the ratio of 2:1 matching:MWRRC. Indirect costs are not allowed on the project, but waived indirect costs can be used as matching funds. Proposals must be fully executed by the institutional office of research. All proposals must be filed by January 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m. Those that are selected for funding by the MWRRC will be forwarded to the USGS.
Seed grant proposals are to be submitted by email to the Center Director, Dr. Kaye Brubaker, kbru<at>umd.edu. Include “2020 104(b)” in the subject line. Instructions for proposal preparation, tailored to the MWRRC, are available in PDF form (RFP-MWRRC-104b-2020_rev1). The budget and budget explanation appendices are available as worksheets/templates in MS Word Format (docx).
Summer Graduate Student Support
A major mission of the Water Resources Research Institutes and Centers is to help develop the new generation of water experts and leaders. The MWRRC is interested in interacting with a broad spectrum of students conducting research relevant to the State’s water resources. As a step toward accomplishing this goal, the Center accepts proposals for Graduate Research Fellowships of $6,000 each for Summer 2020. All areas related to water resources research will be considered. The student’s advisor is expected to arrange matching funds (2:1 matching:MWRRC) for the fellowship awards. The funds may be used as either summer salary/stipend or fellowship; students are encouraged to discuss arrangements with their advisors and prepare a budget in accordance with their institution’s practices. Awards are made competitively.
Follow this link for Details on Summer Graduate Fellowships. Applications must be received at MWRRC by January 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
For further information, contact Dr. Kaye Brubaker kbru<at>umd.edu
The number of projects supported in each category will depend on the quality of the proposed work, response to specific research areas of interest, and availability of funds.
NatureCity Forum, March 26, 2019
Register Now for NatureCity Forum 2019
“Building Community through Green Infrastructure”
March 26, 2019
Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Maryland
Come spend a day exploring the best practices and collaborations that are addressing urban flooding, health, and engagement with nature. Hear local and national examples of green infrastructure projects, innovative tools, and community engagement.
Tour the natural beauty of Brookside Gardens and learn about their innovative green infrastructure parking garden.
Speakers include
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Dr Sam Brody, Texas A & M, Urban Flooding: A growing national challenge to Sustainability
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Dr Autumn Saxton Ross, Nature Bridge, Access to Nature: A Social and Human Right
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Scott Walzak, Georgetown Heritage, C & O Canal Project
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Nancy Striniste, Early Space, Parks, Nature Play & the Next Generation
Hear about project such as:
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Druid Heights Greening in Baltimore City, Interfaith Community Project in Montgomery County, Ellicott City Flood, Recovery & Planning Efforts and more
Learn about community engagement efforts such as
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Community art projects, bi-lingual programming, and community science
Click here for registration & information.
After March 1
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$ 25- Student Rate
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$ 60 – Full Day
2017 Maryland Water Monitoring Council Conference
The Maryland Water Monitoring Council will hold its 23rd Annual Conference at the Maritime Institute, North Linthicum, Maryland, on Friday, December 8, 2017. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM and the conference will adjourn at 4:30 PM. The conference will include a plenary session, six concurrent breakout sessions, posters and exhibitor tables, and the famous Maritime Institute all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. You’ll also have plenty of time to network and catch up with old friends and colleagues during the long breaks and the post-meeting social (location TBA).
Follow this link for more information.
The challenges of restoring and protecting our aquatic resources are daunting. Stressors related to climate change and population growth will require us to adapt as we move further into the 21st Century. But there are reasons to be optimistic. Enhanced implementation of sound science, supported by robust water monitoring will undoubtedly be essential to ensure healthy aquatic ecosystems in the future. With such challenges in mind, he theme of the 2017 MWMC conference is Managing Water Quality in a Changing World. Concurrent sessions will focus on these challenges and our need to adapt to them. These sessions include Climate Change and Adaptation, Stream Restoration Biomonitoring, Leveraging Data Sources, New Monitoring Technologies, Agriculture and Water Quality, Citizen Science, and Communicating Progress and Successes. The morning plenary session will feature two presentations:
“The 2016 Ellicott City Flood: A 225-Year-Old Mill Town’s Survival Story” by Jim Caldwell – Director, Howard County Office of Community Sustainability
“A 10,000 Year Record of Climate, Forests, Land Use, and Chesapeake Water Quality” by Grace Brush – Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Talks and posters are invited. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE – October 20, 2017.
The 6th MWMC Student Poster Award will be offered.
Follow this link for more information.
CUAHSI Summer Institute: Grad Students and PostDocs
National Water Center Innovators Program – Summer Institute 2017: Hyperresolution Flood Forecasting in Urban Areas.
The Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) is soliciting applications from students who wish to participate in the 2017 National Water Center (NWC) Summer Institute under the auspices of the NWC’s Innovator’s Program. The Summer Institute (SI) will take place at the University of Alabama and the National Water Center from June 6 – July 20, 2017. Student research fellows will collaborate intensively for seven weeks to work on projects designed to contribute to the NWC goals of enhancing water-related products and decision-support services across the country.
Eligible: Current and incoming graduate students and post-docs within three years of graduating with their PhD, affiliated with a U.S. university.
Selected participants will receive room, board, and tuition to attend the SI.
Applications will be accepted starting Nov. 1, 2016.
For more information and application instructions: https://www.cuahsi.org/summerinstitute