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 for your project or research site 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.

October 14-18, 2024

In-person | CSU CAMPUS | Fort Collins, CO

Intro: Theory + Practice

Days 1-3 will cover the Intro to DayCent® Short Course with a combination of lectures and
hands-on workshops.

Participant Project Workshopping

Days 4 and 5 will focus on guided DayCent® set up for your project.

Ongoing Expert Support

Additional ongoing project follow-up is included post workshop.

Dr. Melannie Hartman

Model Developer
Senior Research Associate, CSU 

Dr. Nell Campbell

Simple Carbon, LLC 

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. Keith Paustian

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

Dr. Ligia Souza

Modeler + Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center, CSU 

Dr. Olaf David

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

Jack Carlson

Senior Research Associate
Department of Civil + Environmental Engineering, CSU

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For the first 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.

  • 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 encouraged.

  • We are not offering remote participation at this time, but hope to in the future.

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

  • Absolutely! There are lots of accommodations near CSU's campus. Although lodging is not included in your tuition, we can offer a couple of discount codes for nearby hotels.

  • Are you a modeling professional, researcher, or scientist setting up Daycent to simulate an ecosystem at a new site? The optional fourth and fifth days of the Daycent Training is a time for anyone to do a deep-dive into their work with guidance from CSU experts in data science and modeling. We’ll tailor this day to participants’ special needs.

  • The Introduction to Daycent Training tuition gives you three days of intensive learning. Tuition includes coffee + snacks each day. Does not include lodging or transportation.

  • We anticipate running the training again January 13-17, 2025.

Pricing

Questions? Get in touch

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