NGWA University Powered By OSU
Building A Pipeline To Groundwater Careers
This collaboration between Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences
and the National Groundwater Association aims to address the critical shortfall of
geoscience workers and improve access to groundwater essential for people around the
world. From K-12 outreach to academic curriculum to workforce development, NGWA University
creates direct pathways for students to pursue groundwater careers.
The Issues We FaceGroundwater provides 98% of accessible drinking water, yet there is a gap in qualified workers to access this precious resource.
130K
geoscience positions
need filled as early as 2029
100
years of economic growth
from drilling industry wells
44%
of Americans
rely on the groundwater industry for drinking water
20+
years of increase
life expectancy from clean water
Drilling Basics Online
Register for Training
Drilling Basics Online is an online training program developed through a collaboration
of industry professionals, scientists, engineers and experts in online education.
The courses could lead to drilling certification or potentially university credit.
Awesome Aquifer 360
STEM Lessons for K-12
NGWA's Awesome Aquifer Kit helps K-12 students visualize concepts such as groundwater
storage and contamination. The physical kit has been digitized through OSU's CAS Outreach
into Awesome Aquifer 360, and is now a fully online interactive experience. The 360
version allows NGWA to reach more students than ever before.
Contact Us
Do you want to contribute to NGWA University Powered By OSU? Do you have ideas for how we can address the critical shortage of geoscience workers? Contact us today to discuss the program.