The Department of Soil and Water Conservation held a results presentation for its graduating students on May 8th, 2025. A total of 15 student teams participated in the event, carefully displaying the results of the research and practical projects they have been working hard on for the past two years. The content covered a variety of fields such as remote sensing, ecological restoration, water resources management, carbon sequestration and more. The rich subject matter was a clear reflection of the solid foundation the Department of Soil and Water Conservation is laying for its students through professional training and practical learning. In the afternoon, a poster presentation was held in the lobby of the Library and Exhibition Hall to share research motivations, methods, results, and applications. The team members actively communicated with the teachers, students and other visitors to the to the exhibit, explaining in detail the subject matter and research procedures. The event was an excellent opportunity to witness the professional qualities and excellent communication skills the graduating students have honed during their time at the university.
The solid reports which were put together by the fifteen groups this year explored a variety of issues. One group covered terrain stability and disaster prevention strategies with consideration given to landslide risk and slope debris. At another presentation, visitors learned how the students used HEC RAS to simulate dam breaches and the hydrological characteristics of various rivers. Several students presented on the ecological effects that soil adhesives or viscoplasticizers have on plant germination rates, while another team showed how they used AI (ChatGPT) to generate drainage ditch design software. With many other interesting topics on display, the exhibit was not only a summary of the students’ academic journey, but also a solid demonstration of the way in which the Department of Soil and Water Conservation is cultivating talent with practical research capabilities. Expectations are that graduates will continue to develop themselves in the future and apply what they have learned to make substantial contributions to society and the environment.
