Author: Devin Stout
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Forever changed: Italian exchange student reflects on time at Texas A&M
Arsid Pambuku’s semester at Texas A&M was cosponsored by the Texas Water Resources Institute and the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
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Stay prepared: Expert tips for disaster preparedness
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts provide guidance on preparing for floods and other natural disasters: assess risks, establish a plan and seek resources.
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Youth water leaders: Meet the Eagle Pass Water Warriors
Interested, committed and environmentally conscientious — Jorge Barrera, uses these three words to describe the students of the Eagle Pass Water Warrior program.
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Meet a scientist: Nick Duffield
A former industry scientist and now professor, Nick Duffield, is making a lasting impact by driving student success at Texas A&M University.
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Five facts about Texas water quality
From the water we drink, to the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, water and its quality impact Texans’ daily lives. In honor of National Water Quality Month in August, the Texas Water Resources Institute provides an introduction into the realm of water quality in Texas. Water quality is the quantification of a…
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War on water: Texas youth fight to raise awareness on water crisis
As she zips up her blue corduroy Future Farmers of America (FFA) jacket, she takes a deep breath reminding herself of all the preparation and hard work that’s led up to this moment. The usher calls her name, she steps forward, ready to ignite a fire in the hearts of her audience for the next…
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What is a Watershed Protection Plan?
Bois d’Arc Lake via drone. Photo courtesy of David Cowan, North Texas Municipal Water District. Every person on Earth lives in a watershed, whether they realize it or not. A watershed is the land area that drains into a stream, river or eventually the ocean. And what happens across that land directly impacts the water…
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Global Water Scarcity course at Texas A&M expanding its impact
When Texas A&M University students are choosing their course schedules, a class called “The World Has a Drinking Problem” stands out in the crowd. But AGSM 105 is more than a clever name. The 1,000 students enrolled annually in the course are gaining insights into both domestic and international water concepts, including U.S. groundwater and…
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Meet a scientist: Garett Sansom
Despite starting with very little, Garett Sansom, DrPH, overcame adversity and is now pursuing his passion for environmental health at Texas A&M University. Sansom is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Humble beginnings Although he grew up in Wimberly, Texas,…
