Join us for NU Water's Monthly Wildcats in Water
Each month, students share their innovative water research in engaging flash talks, followed by valuable networking opportunities and lunch These gatherings are designed to create meaningful connections within our water community while showcasing the exciting work students are doing across disciplines. Open to all students and faculty, Wildcats in Water offers a perfect blend of peer learning and social interaction in a welcoming environment.
Mark your calendar for these monthly events and discover the diverse ways students are making waves in water research and conservation!
Want to share your work at an upcoming WiW seminar?Please fill out this interest form or Email us at: water@northwestern.edu
Past Seminars
Water Quality in State Prisons
Speakers:
Broderick Hollins
– Broderick will share his personal experiences and those of his peers, shedding light on a critical issue that affects incarcerated individuals across the country. As a December 2024 graduate of Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) with a BA in Social Sciences, Broderick’s journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming a therapist exemplifies the transformative power of education and second chances. This is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and engage with stories that matter. Everyone is welcome. See you there
Precipitation Through Time: From Ancient Drainage Systems to Present-Day Climate Modeling
Speakers:
Hugh Milner (History)
– Learn how 12th-century Hollander settlers brought Dutch water management systems to northern Germany, negotiating rights, building drainage infrastructure, and carrying collective knowledge across regions.
Ann Sinclair (DEEPS)
– Discover how modern rainfall datasets influence our understanding of rainfall-triggered landslides in Southern California—and what discrepancies in rainfall reporting mean for early warning systems.
Collaborations in Wastewater Technologies
Featured Speakers:
– Gray Harlan, Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Chemistry, Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
– Emma Shapiro, PhD Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University
– Kelly Matuszewski, PhD Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
– Clare McGillis, PhD Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University