INTRODUCTION TO DAYCENT TRAINING

Learn the history, science, and mechanics of the DayCent® model from its developers and experts.

Set up and run the DayCent® model with one-on-one instruction.

Registration priority will be given to Ecosystem Modeling and Data Consortium members and the total number of seats is limited.

January 13-16

Online Only

Researchers + non-profit members: $2000

Commercial Consortium members: FREE

Dr. Bill Parton

Model Developer
Senior Research Scientist, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, CSU

Dr. Melannie Hartman

Model Developer
Senior Research Associate, CSU 

Dr. Yi Yang

Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, CSU

Meet the Experts

Dr. Ames Fowler

Ecosystem Modeler, Soil Carbon Solutions Center 

Ames is an ecosystem modeler with experience in processing-based modeling from the field to national scale with a diversity of hydrology, crop yield, and bio-geochemical soil system models. Ames is dedicated to enhancing access, development, technical support, and user training for CSU's state-of-the-art soil system models through the SCSC consortium. Leveraging these advanced tools, we can drive soil-based climate solutions grounded in leading-edge science. Ames’ affinity for the outdoors and agroecosystems fuels his passion for this work.

Dr. Ligia Souza

Modeler + Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center, CSU 

Ellie Ellis

PhD Candidate
Soil and Crop Sciences, CSU

Dr. Stephen Del Grosso

Model Developer
USDA-ARS + Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, CSU

Dr. Ram Gurung

Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, CSU 

Dr. Corinne Walsh

Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center, CSU

Margaret Morgan

Research Associate
Soil Carbon Solutions Center, CSU

Dr. Nell Campbell

Simple Carbon, LLC 

Additional Support

Dr. Keith Paustian

Distinguished Professor + Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory + Soil and Crop Sciences, CSU

Dr. Olaf David

Research Scientist
Department of Civil + Environmental Engineering, Department of Computer Science, CSU

Jack Carlson

Senior Research Associate
Department of Civil + Environmental Engineering, CSU

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This will be a technical training, designed for the beginner/intermediate to ecosystem modeling and R. We will do our best to make the material accessible, however some experience in R is required.

  • Yes, we are pleased to offer this training to be completely remote.

  • For this SCSC DayCent training, we are prioritizing commercial and nonprofit/research consortium members for our limited number of seats. We are happy to take names for the waitlist and will offer additional trainings in the near future.

  • You will need to have your own laptop with a Windows or Linux operating system. Daycent does not have a version available for Apple at the moment.

  • The Introduction to Daycent Training tuition gives you four days of intensive learning with examples.

  • We anticipate running the training again in the summer of 2025.

Questions? Get in touch

Email ames.fowler@colostate.edu with questions or fill out the form below: