Workshops and virtual retreats

Learn to use The Geochemist's Workbench® like a pro with training from Aqueous Solutions, the people who make the software. Your time is valuable—let us get you up and running quickly!


The perfect mix of lecture, background stories, knowledge, insights, and hands-on software exercises.

– Dean Muirhead, Engineer, Barrios Technology

Thank you for the amazing workshop! The presentations and hands-on exercises were tremendously helpful. I enjoyed it!!!

– Claudia Cardona, Florida International University

The short presentations and example exercises really showcased what the software can do and provided us with an opportunity to test drive the software.

– George A., Environmental Engineer, USA


 2024 Virtual Retreats

2024 virtual retreat

Immerse yourself with like-minded colleagues from around the world to learn the ins and outs of geochemical modeling at a Virtual Retreat.

Each instructor-led, hands-on retreat spans four half-day sessions and gives you a detailed look at how you can apply the latest modeling techniques in your work.

In 2024, we will offer two retreats: Geochemical Reaction Modeling in the spring, and then in the fall, Reactive Transport Modeling. Whether you're a beginner or expert, don't miss these opportunities to hone your skills!

Prior to the course I found the program daunting, but now I feel comfortable using it and am very impressed with what I can do.

– Ashlee D., Penn State University


Featured workshop—2024 Chicago Goldschmidt

GWB Community workshop

Heading to the Goldschmidt this year? Don't miss your chance to learn to use the free GWB Community Edition to model speciation in aqueous geochemical systems!

In this in-person, hands-on workshop, we will construct Pourbaix diagrams, model species distributions in natural waters, account for redox disequilibrium, and incorporate the effects of surface complexation.

For details or to register, please visit the workshop webpage.

Cannot recommend this course enough!! Can't wait to apply to my research!

– Kiri R., University of the West of Scotland


Events

Please join us for one or all of our instructor-led hands-on workshops:

Workshop 2024 dates Time Register
Spring 2024 Virtual Retreat
Geochemical Reaction Modeling
March 4–7 14:00–17:30 (UTC) Sold out!
2024 Chicago Goldschmidt
Speciation Modeling with GWB Community
August 17 8:30–16:00 (CDT) Register
Fall 2024 Virtual Retreat
Reactive Transport Modeling
October 3–5 13:00–16:30 (UTC) Register

I really liked the course! You have the ability to explain things in an easy way, while pointing out the key issues.

– Christian Wisskirchen, Golder Associates S.A., Santiago

The [Johannesburg] workshop was good and quite informative, I'll be attending the one that you'll hold in Cape Town in 2016.

– Hlanganani Tutu, University of the Witwatersrand

I have been modeling with GWB for several years now but I always learn something new at the workshops.

– Johan Fourie, Geostratum Groundwater & Geochemistry Consulting


Schedule your own!

Organizing an online workshop exclusively for you and your colleagues is easy and inexpensive. Please visit our training page for information.

Self-paced training

The GWB Online Academy offers free self-paced training in all aspects of geochemical modeling. Arrive as a beginner, leave an expert!

Hosts and sponsors

We present workshops around the world through collaboration with our hosts and sponsors. We thank them for their efforts and hospitality.