Binghamton University, also known as the State University of New York at Binghamton, is one of only four university research centers supported in the State University of New York higher education system. As such, Binghamton University has a rich variety of Ph.D., M.S., M.A. and Certificate Programs available to students pursuing graduate studies, and the resources to support scholarship at this high level. The departments that currently have faculty members active within CIWS are the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Geography, and the Department of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies. The Graduate Programs of these departments list separate specifics about graduate studies, course offerings, facilities, and financial support, and other information pertaining to graduate studies in the respective disciplines. Additional policy and admission information as well as application materials can also be accessed through the website of the University’s Graduate School.

Normally, graduate students affiliate with a faculty supervisor of one of the core departments, but interaction with faculty across departments is growing in frequency. Students can earn a Graduate Certificate in Watershed Studies and Management. In addition, interdisciplinary emphases in graduate studies leading to a PhD in Integrated Watershed Studies is possible. Students interested in graduate studies relating to the biology, geology and geography of watershed management and conservation should contact core members whose research specializations most closely match those of the student. The CIWS website can be used to obtain the most detailed information concerning potential projects relating to Watershed Studies.

Past and Current CIWS Graduate Students

David Heuer
Thesis Title: Water and Nutrient Flux in Natural and Constructed Wetlands near the Inflow of the Otselic River to Whitney Point Reservior
Advisor: Karen Salvage

Glendon Hunsinger
Thesis Title: Hydrological and Numerical Assessment of Rainfall-Runoff Response for the Headwaters of Catatonk Creek, Spencer, NY.
Advisor(s): Karen Salvage and Joseph Graney

Jean Jolicoeur
Dissertation Title: Modeling Nitrogen Dynamics in Heterogeneous Soils under Manured Crops using LEACHM: Field Calibration and Verification
Advisor: Karen Salvage

Sharon Madden
Thesis Title: Comparing Natural and Constructed Wetland Vegetation in Relation to Hydrology.
Advisor: John Titus

Nate Munley
Thesis Title: Testing the Efficacy of Different Groups of Wetland Plant Species in Retaining Nutrients to Improve Water Quality.
Advisor: John Titus

Heidi Natel
Dissertation Title: XXXX
Advisor: Joseph Graney

Melissa Oberhaus
Thesis Title: A Geochemical and Hydrological Assessment of Anthropogenic Effects on the Fuller Hollow Creek Watershed
Advisor: Joseph Graney

Angela Pagano
Dissertation Title: Submersed Macrophyte Responses to Lake Acidification and CO2 Enrichment: A Multispecies Comparison.
Advisor: John Titus

Becky Urban
Thesis Title: The Impact of an Invasive Submersed Macrophyte on Isoetid Macrophytes and Sediment Chemistry.
Advisor: John Titus

Lynette Vayo
Thesis Title: Hydrogeologic Characterization of the Fractured-Bedrock Aquifer Vestal, NY: Determination of Sustainable Development
Advisor: Karen Salvage

J. Charlann Walker
Thesis Title: Effects of the Broome County Municipal Landfill’s Clay Cap on the Surface and Groundwater Hydrology of the Castle Creek Watershed
Advisor: Karen Salvage

Erin Wood
Thesis Title: A Physical and Chemical Comparison of the Hydrogeology within Miller Creek and Sulphur Springs Creek, Two Sub-watersheds of Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, NY.
Advisor: Joseph Graney