Description

This workshop is part of a global training program known as the Advancing Research & Capacity in Hydrologic Education & Science Program (ARCHES), intended to build the capacity of young researchers to conduct hydrological science. This program aims to enable student scientists to more effectively perform high level research that will ultimately improve quality of life, enhance science-based decision making, and facilitate economic growth. It has been designed to train and educate students in the MENA region on water resources using an integrated hydrogeology, modeling, and remote sensing/GIS approach. The ARCHES workshop will feature two broad interlinked sets of activities across four sessions: The first activity involves developing technical expertise. Students will become proficient in using software for GIS, remote sensing, and mathematical modeling. In particular, we intend to transfer state-of-the-art technologies and applications developed by Drs. Milewski and Fryar over the past 10 years. These involve the integration of field-based hydrogeology with remote sensing/GIS, and hydrologic modeling for developing techniques for assessing water resources. The second activity involves developing professional contacts and skills. We will provide guidance in research ethics, in preparing presentations for technical audiences and the general public, and in preparing research proposals and publications. http://arches.wrrs.uga.edu