The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) brought together researchers, extension specialists and water experts from throughout the Texas A&M University System for a Thematic Labs Workshop June 2-3 to build interdisciplinary collaborations to address emerging water challenges.
Through collaborative planning sessions and thematic discussions, participants identified research and outreach priorities to develop science-based solutions for water sustainability, resilience and security.
“It was inspiring to engage with colleagues in thoughtful discussions and collaborative planning aimed at developing a strategic framework to tackle pressing water challenges in Texas, across the United States and globally,” said TWRI Director Giovanni Piccinni, Ph.D.
Teams will help solve major water issues
Thematic Labs are interdisciplinary research and outreach hubs, focused on key water priorities, operationalized with TWRI’s robust administrative and programmatic expertise.
The five Thematic Labs and their directors are:
- Agricultural Water Sustainability, Katie Lewis, Ph.D.
- Urban Water Management, Ambika Chandra, Ph.D.
- Emerging Contaminants, Xingmao “Samuel” Ma, Ph.D.
- Watershed Management, Lucas Gregory, Ph.D.
- Water Security, Rabi Mohtar, Ph.D.
Faculty, researchers or outreach specialists interested in joining a Thematic Lab team should contact Piccinni for more information.
