From Lab to Field: How Stormwater Research Becomes Real-World Results with Dr. Jamie Schussler, PhD

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Key Topics 

Introduction and Guest Background Ty introduces Dr. Jamie Schussler and her work at Oklahoma State University, including the mission of the Schussler Stormwater Lab.

IECA University Partners Program Discussion of how the program connects students to industry, supports conference participation, and builds long-term careers in stormwater.

Career Path and Graduate Research Journey Jamie walks through her undergraduate background, master’s research at Iowa State, and PhD work at Auburn University.

Research with Real World Impacts

• Installation Changes and 12x Sediment Capture Improvement
• Sediment Basin Research and Flocculants
• Land Grant Mission and Hands-On Training
• Use of Drones and Photogrammetry in Stormwater

EPA Stormwater Centers of Excellence and Grants Introduction to the Great Plains Stormwater Center of Excellence and upcoming research initiatives.

Quotes

• “What I am doing matters, because if a waddle can capture twelve times more sediment, that’s a whole lot less sediment getting into our waterways.” Dr. Jamie Schussler

• “We’re pretty good at collecting data on the university side, and that’s where industry and research really fit together.” Dr. Jamie Schussler

• “There is a lot of room for tech nerds in the stormwater world.” Dr. Jamie Schussler

In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon talks with Dr. Jamie Schussler from the Schussler Stormwater Lab at Oklahoma State University about her path into stormwater research, the role universities play in advancing practical stormwater solutions, and the importance of connecting research with real-world implementation. Dr. Schussler shares how the IECA University Partners Program helped shape her career, discusses impactful research findings such as improving sediment control performance through better installation practices rather than new products, and explains how hands-on training events, land grant outreach, and LTAP programs help bridge gaps between academia, industry, and regulators. They also explore the use of drones and photogrammetry in stormwater inspection, and new opportunities created through EPA-funded Stormwater Centers of Excellence, highlighting a shared focus on relevant, implementable research that improves water quality and supports stormwater professionals across the country.

 

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Connect with Jamie Schussler:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcschuss/

Email: [e-mail]

#GINNing Podcast: https://www.eng.auburn.edu/news/2021/07/ginning-podcast-jaime-schussler.html

LTAP: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/dot-navigator/local-technical-assistance-program-ltap

IECA University Partners Program: https://www.ieca.org/IECA/IECA/Membership/University_Partners.aspx

C4 Conference: https://water.okstate.edu/announcements/water-center-opportunities-announcements/2025_opportunities/construction-conference.html

 

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