Research Centers
Collaborative and connected.
The School of Freshwater Sciences serves as a resource for scientists, engineers, and industry and nonprofit partners working to develop cutting-edge technologies and water policies that advance water research and management.
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To learn more about our various research centers, call the School of Freshwater Sciences.
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Provides interdisciplinary solutions and networking opportunities to address global problems related to the protection, restoration and conservation of freshwater resources.
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The nation’s first research center dedicated to applying groundbreaking genomic and molecular tools to manage and protect freshwater ecosystems.
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Research specializing in intensive urban aquaculture, an innovative process that allows freshwater fish to be grown in repurposed urban buildings.
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Provides chemical analysis for researchers and hands-on education and training in advanced instrumentation for students.
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Provides hands-on meteorological experiences to students and high-quality weather forecasts and hazard-related risk assessments to local and regional partners.
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A collaborative organization of member universities and businesses pursuing pre-competitive research that will benefit the water industry.
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