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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the Experts

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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.

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Dr. Francesca Cotrufo

Model Developer + Professor
Senior Research Associate

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Dr. Yao Zhang

Research Scientist
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory

Ligia Souza

Dr. Ligia Souza

Modeler + Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center

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Emma Hamilton

Modeler
Soil Innovation Lab

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Dr. Corinne Walsh

Data Scientist
Soil Carbon Solutions Center

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.

  • We are working to make this available for remote participation in the future. We currently cannot guarantee remote participation availability for this training.

  • 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.

  • You will need to have your own laptop with a Windows or Linux operating system.

  • 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.

  • 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: