Water, Water Everywhere: New Ways Of Collecting, Understanding, and Sharing Information About Water In Science and Society

Thursday, October 3, 2013: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
217 D (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Chair:
Jennifer Arrigo, PhD, Programs Manager, Consortium of Universities for Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc

Description: Water plays a critical role in the Earth system, influencing ecosystems, climate, geology, economics, and health. New ways of collecting, sharing, communicating, and synthesizing water data are enabling new insights and approaches to important resource and hazard issues. Speakers will discuss emerging technologies and multidisciplinary projects that utilize these technologies.



10:15 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:20 AM
Using Hydrologic Information Systems and Models for Better Ecosystem Protection
Antony Berthelote, PhD , Hydrology Instructor , Salish Kootenai College
11:20 AM
Smart Infrastructure and the Intersection of Natural and Engineered Water Systems
Jeanne VanBriesen, PhD , Professor , Carnegie Mellon University