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Two finalists announced for Aquatic Sciences Center Director

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Jen Hauxwell, research program associate director of the Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC), and Christina (Christy) Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim ASC director, have been named finalists for the ASC Director position.

ASC Director Position Description

The director oversees operations of the ASC, which is headquartered in the UW–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world.

Next Steps:

The finalists will deliver public presentations in person and the presentations also will be live streamed. The presentations will not be recorded.

Information about the finalists and their presentations is provided below.

Links to the live streams are TBA — please check back here for the links.

You are invited to share feedback on the finalists by using this form (Deadline to submit feedback is: Feb.28): https://forms.gle/BVv2LbXuCv4fkwdw8.

Jen Hauxwell, Ph.D., research program associate director of the ASC


head shot of Jennifer HauxwellPresentation Title: “UW–Madison’s Aquatic Sciences Center – Working together to care for Wisconsin’s waters and communities”

2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Location: Memorial Union (TITU), 800 Langdon St.

Jen Hauxwell Biography

Jen Hauxwell’s CV

 

Christy Remucal, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim director of the ASC

Presenterim director of the Aquatic Sciences Center and professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is pictured in a studio portrait on Sept. 18, 2024. (Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison)ntation Title: “Addressing water quality issues using actionable science”

10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Location: Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building), 425 Henry Mall, Room 1111

Christy Remucal Biography

Christy Remucal’s CV

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