Hydraulic Engineering: A Rising Wave of Progress

摘要

We have accomplished much in hydraulic engineering research in the past year. Our journal has contributed to the transfer of research results to ensure a vibrant future for our profession and will continue to do so. Progress in hydraulic engineering research can be painfully slow sometimes, but subtle, significant markers indicate that we are navigating the right course. Awards that recognize important advances and contributions to research are one type of marker, and it has been a good year in that respect. I will discuss some journal statistics that seem to indicate that we are riding an upward trajectory in our journey. Finally, I have attended three conferences this year and listened to colleagues and associate editors from around the world, to provide an unscientific sample but nevertheless a revealing guidepost that great accomplishments are ahead. I especially enjoy listening to young people who are beginning their careers in hydraulic engineering because their enthusiasm reminds me of the early days of my own career.