Vanessa Robledo, a civil and environmental engineering PhD candidate, has received the first-ever Iowa Flood Center Scholarship—a well-deserved recognition of her exceptional contributions to advancing flash flood forecasting capabilities, working with Professor Humberto Vergara.

Robledo was honored at the IFC's weekly meeting for her innovative research supporting the Advanced Hydrology and Warning Applications (AHWA) Lab. Her research has played a key role in enhancing flood forecasting models, and she actively engages with the scientific community, presenting her work at conferences and events throughout the region.

We're proud of her commitment to improving flood response, preparedness, and community resilience that reflects the mission of the Iowa Flood Center.

Congratulations, Vanessa!