INTRODUCTION TO MEMS TRAINING
June 22-25, 2026 | Hybrid Online + Fort Collins, CO
Learn the history, science, and mechanics of the MEMS model from its developers and experts.
Set up and run the MEMS model with one-on-one instruction.
Days 1-3 will introduce MEMS with combinations of lectures and hands-on workshops.
Day 4 will focus on guided MEMS set up for participant projects and continued practice.
Tuition covers: staff time (including follow-up project assistance), training materials, coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Participants are responsible for meals, lodging, and transportation.
COST
Researchers + non-profit consortium members: $2000
Commercial Consortium Members: Free
Students: $1000
Registration priority will be given to EMDC members and the total number of seats is limited to 15.
We have scholarships available for in-person students.
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. Francesca Cotrufo
Model Developer + Professor
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Yao Zhang
Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Dr. Rafael S. Santos
Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Dr. Ligia Souza
Modeler + Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center
Emma Hamilton
Modeler
Soil Lab
Dr. Corinne Walsh
Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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We are working to make this available for remote participation in the future. We currently cannot guarantee remote participation availability for this training.
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For this SCSC MEMS 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.
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You will need to have your own laptop with a Windows or Linux operating system.
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The Introduction to MEMS Training tuition provides you with in-person instruction in a small group setting. This includes staff time, training materials, coffee, tea and light refreshments. Lodging and travel are not included.
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This will be the first MEMS training, however we have had several successful DayCent model trainings inn a similar format and we anticipate running the training again within the next calendar year. Please stay tuned for more information.
Questions? Get in touch
Email ames.fowler@colostate.edu with questions or fill out the form below: