Spring 2012: Hydrologic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series

                Location:    ECCB 1B41            Time:    Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 PM           

Co-ordinator:   Prof. R. Balaji

DATE

SPEAKER

TOPIC

Jan. 18 (Wed) Prof. Roseanna Neupauer, CEAE
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 
Novel Modeling Approaches for Applications in Natural and Man-made Water Systems
 Abstract
Jan. 25
(Wed) 		Mr. Jason Caldwell, PhD Candidate
CEAE
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
&
USBR, Denver
 
Application of Radar-Rainfall Estimates to Probable Maximum Precipitation in the Carolinas
 Abstract
Feb. 1
 (Wed)
 Dr. Brian A. Ebel
Research Hydrologist
USGS, Boulder, CO
 
 I've Seen Rain: Post-Wildfire
Hydrology in Fourmile Canyon, CO
 Abstract
Feb. 8
(Wed) 		Prof. Jorge Ramirez
Director, I-WATER Program
http://I-WATER.ColoState.edu/
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 
 I-WATER: Integrated Water, Atmosphere, Ecosystems 
		Education and Research
		&
		Vulnerability of Future U.S. Water Supply to ShortageSeen Rain: Post-Wildfire
Hydrology in Fourmile Canyon, CO
 Abstract
Feb. 15
(Wed) 		Prof. David Mays
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
 
 Fractals, Chaos... and Groundwater? 
 Abstract
Feb. 22
(Wed)		 Dr. Robert Stallard
Research Hydrologist
USGS, Boulder, CO 
Powerful Storms, Disequilibrium Erosion, and Fifteen
		Years of Watershed Studies in Eastern Puerto Rico 
 Abstract
Feb. 29 (Wed) Kelly DiNatale, PE, D.WRE, BCEE
DiNatale Water Consultants, Inc.
Bouldder, CO
 
Water Supply Development and Modeling of Operations for a Surface-Groundwater Supply
 Abstract
Mar. 7
(Wed) 		Dr. Leon Basdekas
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs, CO
 
Colorado Springs Water Supply: Past, Present and Future 
		Integrated Planning Under Uncertainty
 Abstract
Mar. 14
(Wed) 		Mr. Scott McCoy, PhD Candidate
Department of Geological Sciences
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 
Runoff-generated debris flows, sediment entrainment and sediment transport: The hydrology of 
steep mountain catchment through the eyes of an environmental sensor network
 Abstract
Mar. 21 (Wed) Dr. Marty Ralph
 Hydrometeorology Testbed
OAR, ST&I Program Manager
NOAA, Boulder, CO 
Recent and emerging science and applications relating to precipitation and 
atmospheric rivers in the Western 	
		U.S. – Findings from NOAA’s Hydrometeorology Testbed
 Abstract

Hydrology Days, March 21-23, Fort Collins, CO Hydrology Days, March 21-23, Fort Collins, CO
Mar. 28 (Wed)
Spring Break
Spring Break
Apr 4
(Wed)
 Hydrologic Sciences Annual Student Symposium April 5-6 Hydrologic Sciences Annual Student Symposium Apr 5-6
Apr. 11
(Wed) 

Hillslope, River, and Mountain: Some Surprises in Landscape Evolution
 Abstract
Apr. 18
(Wed) 
Flood and Ensemble Forecasting Applications
 Abstract
Apr. 25
(Wed) 		Dr. James Prairie
& Ms. Carly Jerla
USBR
Boulder, CO 
Basin Wide Study: colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study
 Abstract
May. 2 (Wed) Prof. Edith Zagona,
Mr, Tim Magee &
Mr. Mitch Clement
Director, CADSWES &
CEAE
University of Colorado, Boulder 
Research on the Effects of Wind Generation on Hydropower Systems
 Abstract