Kelly Albus

Research Scientist

kelly.albus@ag.tamu.edu 972-952-9627

Kelly Hibbeler Albus, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist in the Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban WISH team at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas. She is an expert in citizen science with a focus on broadening engagement in environmental issues through innovative education initiatives.

Kelly strives to bring new perspectives and ideas to the management of shared water resources through her work with diverse groups from universities, K-12 schools, community colleges, grassroots organizations, citizen science programs, informal education centers and many others throughout the state.

Kelly has been affiliated with the University of North Texas’ Advanced Environmental Research Institute and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment for her ongoing citizen science efforts. She currently leads projects focused on citizen science research experiences for students and teachers funded by the National Geographic Society, as well as other projects focused on community engagement with blue-green infrastructure and stormwater, water use in community gardens, and community education and perceptions around turfgrass.