We’re pleased to announce The Water Institute's Chief Scientist Alyssa Dausman, Ph.D. has been selected as a topic editor for Frontiers in Water, "Integrating Values and Ethics when utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support Water Management decisions."

Soupy Dalyander, Principal for Research Strategies, completed expert certification in decision analysis through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center, the premier training program for learning to apply structured decision-making in natural resource management.

Nothing beats getting out on the water for some field work. Over the next five years, we’ll be out in the Upper Barataria #wetlandrestoration project as part of the nekton and invertebrate monitoring team!

Mentored by Jessica Henkel, Charles has focused on science communication and workshop facilitation, ensuring that scientific research is both useful & actionable for decision-makers.

Apply by February 26 at 5pm Eastern Time.
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After earning his PhD, Charles Wallace was eager to apply his research skills outside of academia. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Gulf Research Program Fellowship provided him with the perfect opportunity—gaining hands-on policy experience in coastal resilience.

Jacob Oster completed his @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship with The Water Institute last summer and returned to Corpus Christi to complete his PhD in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University. 🌊📜

Now the Director of Research Operations at The Water Institute, Jessica is a leader in bridging the gap between research and real-world impact.

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Jessica Henkel was among the first @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellows! 🌊📜

She worked at RESTORE Council in New Orleans under the mentorship of Alyssa Dausman, now the Chief Scientist at The Water Institute. Jessica later became a mentor herself.

Kathryn Keating applied for @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship in 2018, wanting to work at the intersection of disasters, environment, and policy.

Now, she’s a social scientist at The Water Institute, supporting communities and ecosystems in the Gulf region.

We are hiring a coastal ecologist:
✅ BS or MS in Wildlife Biology, Coastal Ecology, or a related field
✅ Fieldwork experience in coastal wetlands
✅ Knowledge of ARC-GIS Pro and Excel

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It's been over a week since Cook-Off for the Coast, and we're still thinking about the food we got to try! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and talked with us!

Interested in applying science to policy? Hone your skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and #ecosystems. Applications for the @NASEM Gulf Research Program #SciencePolicy fellowships are open now.

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We’re seeking an experienced Senior Proposal and Project Specialist to help us shape the future of water resource management. This role is pivotal in managing proposals, maintaining accurate data, and supporting our ERP system (Intacct).

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When your dad's job blows everyone else's out of the water 😎🆒

The story highlights a recently published paper, authored by a team of over 40 experts, led by Dr. Carruthers, our Director of Coastal Ecology, the identifies key uncertainties that must be addressed and explores potential to make Blue Carbon strategies a reality for coastal wetlands in Louisiana.

Hurricanes are often seen as destructive forces, but for wetlands, they can provide essential sediment and nutrients, helping vertical growth. A study modeled Hurricane Gustav (2008) near Terrebonne Bay, LA, to explore how storm factors impact sediment transfer. Read it here: lnkd.in/gkjca6eW

Gen Z Garvin, Senior Project Manager, is in his coastal science era 🥼 #genz #science #coastalscience #gulfcoast

The Water Institute met with project partners from USM, DOI, CPRA and NOAA at the Chandeleur Islands for continuing research to inform planning, monitoring, implementation and adaptive management of the est. $350 million barrier island restoration.

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