This year I began my PhD studies at Colorado State University as a Civil Engineer. Through this I have two main goals, to understand river systems more wholistically and to do a deep dive into flood wave propagation and sediment transport in river networks. My dissertation looks at river systems at the reach and network scale using field observations and computer models of hydrology, hydraulics, and sediment transport. I am really excited to learn anything I can in river systems and have been blown away by the power of the mountain streams I find myself in. I always looking for collaboration, outreach, and grant opportunities to grow the science of river systems, don't be afraid to reach out!