CWI Webinars
Cultivating Change Through Conversation
The Climate & Wildfire Institute (CWI) hosts engaging webinars that weave together insights from the researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who are tackling this era’s most pressing climate and wildfire challenges. Our webinars are designed to spark dialogue, share solutions, and bridge knowledge gaps to advance wildfire resilience across the U.S.
CWI webinars are by registration only and open to the public. All webinars are recorded and links to each recording are published to YouTube upon conclusion of each webinar.
ALGORITHMS IN ACTION: TRANSFORMING WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT WITH AI & ML
JAN 22, 2025 | 10 AM PT
Traditional fire simulation and modeling tools can be limited by their accuracy, simplicity, and difficulty to scale, among other challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming these tools, enabling researchers to better understand, predict, and respond to wildfires. Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10 AM PT for a panel discussion alongside Dr. Qing Wang, Software Engineer, Google Research, Dr. Jazlynn Hall, Research Associate, Forest Futures Lab, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Dr. Hussam Mahmoud, George T. Abell Professor in Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Colorado State University.
FROM SOFTWARE TO SATELLITES: HARNESSING BIG DATA FOR WILDFIRE RESILIENCE
AUG 28, 2024 | 10 AM PT
From software to satellites, this session addresses how we can harness the power of big data to optimize wildfire management and response, while also responsibly sharing and maintaining equitable access to information. Featured speakers include Dr. Cathy Olkin, Vice President, Infrared Missions and Data at Muon Space and Dr. Mike Koontz, Lead Scientist, Ecological Modeling & Climate Change at Vibrant Planet.
Project Lead: Sabrina Goodman, Communications Manager, Climate & Wildfire Institute