The GWSC blog features the organization’s latest news and opinion writing on global water topics. Opinion pieces will be clearly marked as such.
Catch us at the 2024 AGU Annual Meeting!
We’d love to connect with you at the 2024 AGU Annual Meeting. Read on to see where GWSC will be during the event.
The Importance of the Food-Water Nexus to GWSC’s Work
Learn about the datasets that GWSC relies on to get at food security around the world.
Incorporating User Feedback for Better Analysis Products
In late September, the GWSC team had the opportunity to meet with some of the folks who use our products. The feedback has resulted in some immediate improvements.
How to Choose the Right Climate Data Dashboard
Climate is changing at different rates all over the globe. Some places may experience an increase in extreme storms and precipitation. Others may see skyrocketing temperatures and prolonged droughts.
Applying Lessons from the Databricks Data + AI Summit to GWSC’s Work
This opinion article was written by GWSC Environmental Data Scientist Dr. Sambadi Majumder. As a data practitioner, I eagerly anticipate conferences and networking events that
New DoD-funded Study Will Evaluate Societal Resilience to Water and Climate Shocks
The Global Water Security Center (GWSC) at The University of Alabama, with partners at Tufts University and Oregon State University, was recently awarded a $2.4
SICC Conference Affirms Need for More Science Translation to Support Decision Makers
This opinion article was written by GWSC Deputy Director Dr. Kate Brauman. This July, I was lucky to have the opportunity to head to West
GWSC Welcomes Two University of Alabama Research Fellows
The Global Water Security Center is pleased to welcome Drs. Mesfin Mekonnen and Matthew S. VanDyke as its inaugural research fellows. Dr. Mesfin Mekonnen Dr.
Beyond Maps and Charts: Data Sonification
This opinion article was written by Environmental Data Scientist Dr. Sambadi Majumder. At GWSC, we work with various types of climate data daily, and one