Alabama Water Institute

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The University of Alabama and the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) are leading local, national and global efforts to advance water research, technology and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to building a more resilient and water-secure world by driving groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of leaders and delivering innovations that benefit communities and ecosystems worldwide.
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Ep. 34: Inside the Summer Institute: A Student's Perspective with Danna Villarreal
Episode 34
Friday, 23 October, 2026

How can young scientists help improve flood forecasting, protect communities and save lives? In this episode of the AWI Podcast, we talk with Danna Villarreal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arkansas and participant in the Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute at The University of Alabama. Danna shares her experience working alongside fellow researchers to improve water prediction models, the importance of collaboration and the connections she's made throughout the program. She also discusses her passion for science communication and why making research accessible to communities and policymakers is essential to creating meaningful change. ----- About AWI Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute