NGWA University
Building a Pipeline
to Groundwater Careers
This collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the National Ground
Water 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 workforce development, NGWA University creates educational 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
NGWA University
Register for Training
NGWA University is an online training program developed through a collaboration of
industry professionals, scientists, engineers and experts in online education. These
courses prepare individuals for NGWA exams and provide continuing education credits
through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board in Oklahoma.
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.
NGWAU Research
Managed Aquifer Recharge
Faculty in the Boone Pickens School of Geology, like Dr. Todd Halihan, are researching
current issues in groundwater. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) investigates how to
resupply our groundwater aquifers safely and effectively with surface water (rainwater,
storm water, freshwater runoff, etc.). This research could pave the way for recharging
depleting groundwater aquifers and reduce the loss of freshwater from surface water
lakes and other drinking water sources.
Don’t Take Clean Water for Granted
Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Groundwater Foundation, has launched a national campaign to bring awareness to groundwater access, education and industry training. It brings to light both the vitality of clean water and how populations often take it for granted. To learn more about groundwater, view the PSA at right and go to our website.
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.