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Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental

Our mission is to connect the hydroscientists at CU Boulder with the academic and research opportunities found across campus. The overarching goals are to support hydroscience students and to bridge the gaps in cutting-edge research.

Certificate and PhD Subplan

Graduate students enrolled in participating departments at the University of Colorado at Boulder may apply to earn an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental graduate certificate or PhD subplan designation in Hydrologic Sciences. The program curriculum focuses on quantitative studies of water in the environment including its role in geologic and biogeochemical processes, ecosystem functions, and global elemental cycling.

Student Research Symposium

The student led Hydrologic Sciences Symposium is held every spring semester.

Career Mentoring

All CU students interested in careers related to Hydrologic Sciences may join the Water Buffs - Colorado's only Student Chapter of the American Water Resources Association, apply for scholarships, and participate in career development opportunities.

Upcoming Events

August 21, 2026

The Colorado River's Uncertain Water Future Explained with Brad Udall

Wolf Law Building, CU

August 30-September 2, 2026

Rocky Mountain Water Conference (RMWC)

Keystone, Colorado

September 14, 2026

Colorado Ground Water Association Mock Interview Event

CU Denver

September 14 – 18, 2026

MtnClim 2026: Science for Decision-Making in Mountains

Gothic, Colorado

October 7, 2026

Darcy Lecture Series In Groundwater Science

Steven P Loheide II, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community, CU

 

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