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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
