Two finalists announced for Aquatic Sciences Center Director

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 ASC 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 ASC is also home to the multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW–Madison. 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.

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The finalists delivered public presentations in person and the presentations were live streamed. The presentations were not be recorded.

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

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

Presentation Title: “UW–Madison’s Aquatic Sciences Center – Working together to care for Wisconsin’s waters and communities”

Jen Hauxwell Biography

Jen Hauxwell’s CV

 

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

Presentation Title: “Addressing water quality issues using actionable science”

Christy Remucal Biography

Christy Remucal’s CV