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Institute for Water Resources Science & Technology

Water Resources Science & Technology

Institute for Water Resources Science & Technology

To initiate water education and science programs at Texas A&M-San Antonio (A&M-SA), the creation of the Institute for Water Resources Science and Technology (WATER) was approved in mid-November 2015 by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents. This important initiative supports a vision to create an on-ramp for water education and science at A&M-SA to benefit students, promote research, and help power San Antonio’s blue economy. The IWRST is intended to create research and educational pathways and partnerships that will help solve San Antonio and regional science, technology, outreach, and workforce challenges around water resources in the 21st century and beyond. As the program develops, the IWRST now functions primarily as a research-oriented component of the Water Resources Science and Technology Program. On the educational front, the Program now offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree.

 

Education

For water workforce-readiness

The IWRST supports the WATR degree programs (undergraduate and graduate programs) through identifying and providing training opportunities to prepare graduates to enter basic water industry positions. All degree programs will provide internship opportunities with local partners offering students the prospect of experiential learning, research and gaining valuable practical skills. Training opportunities and certification/licensure programs for students and water industry workforce support will be provided through collaborations at the H.B. Zachry Training Center and on campus through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), through the partnership with the Alamo Colleges and Northwest Vista College, and through other local partners.

Research

Locally needed stakeholder supported research through community and A&M system partnerships

Based on water community input, initial areas of research include locally relevant solutions for beneficial reuse, and recycling of wastewater, water capture and distribution across the urban and rural landscape, water use and reuse of oilfield and saline waters, and green infrastructure and related low impact development in urban and associated systems.

Service and Outreach

Providing science and information where needed

“Service and outreach” covers a wide range of water science related engagement and support activities, such as presentations and papers, cooperative demonstrations of conservation and research, research support for community water planning, and general water-related information needs that emerge through A&M-SA engagement with the community. Examples include local watershed planning groups’ needs for science and analysis, and nonprofit community water resource management questions.

Publications

Latest Ebook Section
Internet for Water - E-Books
Connecting-Texas-Water-Data-Workshop Rosen, Rudolph A. and Susan V. Roberts. 2018. Connecting Texas Water Data Workshop. Institute for Water Resources Science and Technology, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78224. (ISBN-13: 978-0-9986645-4-5) https://libguides.tamusa.edu/ld.php?content_id=42020932 
Latest Ebook Section
National Science Foundation Water-Energy-Food Nexus Series - E-Books
Water Energy Food Rosen, Rudolph A., Bassel Daher, and Rabi H. Mohtar. 2018. Water-Energy-Food Nexus Stakeholder Information Sharing and Engagement Workshop. The Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX. (ISBN-13: 978-0-9986645-3-8) https://libguides.tamusa.edu/ld.php?content_id=41591901
Book Sections
The Texas Water Roadmap Series - E-Books
2016 Texas Water Roadmap Forum Rosen, Rudolph A. 2017. 2016 Texas Water Roadmap Forum: Workforce Education, Data, and Research. Institute for Water Resources Science and Technology, Texas A&M University–San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. [ISBN:  978-0-9986645-0-7] http://libguides.tamusa.edu/ld.php?content_id=28446621
Water Forum & Tech Roadmap Mohtar, Rabi and Rudolph Rosen. 2015. Resource Nexus: Water, Energy, Food: Water Forum and Technology Roadmap. The Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX. [ISBN: 978-0-9986645-1-4] http://libguides.tamusa.edu/ld.php?content_id=28446611
A Race Against Time Rosen, Rudolph A. 2015. Texas Water Technology Roadmap Forum. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University, TX. [ISBN: 978-0-9986645-2-1] http://libguides.tamusa.edu/ld.php?content_id=28446601
Publications

Publications

Dr. Rudy Rosen

Rosen, R A., L.A. Cifuentes, J. Fischer, H. Marquise, J. C. Tracy. (In Review). Water Security for Texas: A Post-Secondary Education Pathway for the Water Workforce. Texas Water Journal.

Rosen, R.A., R Mohtar, L.A. Cifuentes, S. Frayser, G. Hustvedt, W. Patrick, C. Ragland, S.V. Roberts, J.Vanegas, C. Wall, and J. Wall. 2017. The route to water security for Texas: The 2015–2016 Texas water roadmap forums. Texas Water Journal 8(1):116-123.  Texas Water Journal

Rosen, R.A., E. Scanlon, and J. Smith. 2017. Future water stewardship and fact-based water policy: an aquatic science education pathway model.  XVIth International Water Resources Association World Water Congress. May 30, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. http://iwra.org/member/index.php?page=286&abstract_id=3748

Rosen, R. A., E. Scanlon, and J. Smith. 2016. Aquatic science education pathway from headwaters to ocean is a model for place-based experiential learning for protecting and stewarding Gulf states’ freshwater and marine resources. Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transactions, v. 66, p. 475–485.

 

Dr. Walter Den

Lu, B.-H., M. Lee, S.-T. Chen, C.-H. Chen, J. Luo, W. Den (2018). Strategic Optimization of Water Reuse in Wafer Fabs via Multi-Constraint Linear Programming Technique, Water-Energy Nexus, 1(1): 86-96. (click to download Publication)

Den, W., C.-H. Chen, Y.-C. Luo (2018). “Revisiting the Water-Use Efficiency Performance for Microelectronics Manufacturing Facilities: Using Taiwan’s Science Parks as a Case Study,” Water-Energy Nexus, 1(2): 116-133. (Click to download)

 

Presentations

Presentations

Rosen, R A., L.A. Cifuentes , J. Fischer , H. Marquise , J. C. Tracy. 2018. A Post-Secondary Education Pathway for the Water Workforce. Presented at the Biannual meeting of the South Central Texas Water Research Interest Group. June 5, Canyon Lake, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2018. The Continued Assault on the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.” Presented at the Fight or Flight Speaker Series, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Environmental Club and Justice Society. April 23, San Antonio, TX.

Rosen, R.A., E. Scanlon, and J. Smith. 2017. Future water stewardship and fact-based water policy: an aquatic science education pathway model.  Presented at the XVIth International Water Resources Association World Water Congress. May 30, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. 

Rosen, R.A. 2017. Natural Resources and Utilities. 9th Annual Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects Forum. May 7, Austin, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2017. Report on the 2016 Texas Water Roadmap Forum. Presented at the Texas Aquifer Conference. May 3, Austin, TX.

Rosen, R. A. 2017. Building a Roadmap for Texas Water Security, Research, Outreach, and Education: The Texas Water Roadmap Forums. Presented at the South Central Section Geological Society of America 51st Annual Meeting. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 49, No. 1, doi: 10.1130/abs/2017SC-289545, March 13, San Antonio, TX. https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2017SC/webprogram/Paper289545.html

Rosen, R. A. and J. Smith. 2017. STEM Pathway for Aquatic Science: Experiential Learning In and Out of Classrooms. 10th Annual Texas STEM Conference, January 19-20, Dallas, TX. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzsnCEIDPF-yTG1xY1ozNHFiZkE

Rosen, R.A. 2016. A Water Education Pathway: Texas Aquatic Science. Biannual meeting of the South Central Texas Water Research Interest Group. December 1, San Antonio, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2016. Marine/Aquatic Science Education and Integrating Formal and Informal Education and Outreach Opportunities: The Texas Aquatic Science Pathway. Global Marine Sustainability Symposium and Workshop, Marine Education Opportunities - Achieving the right mix: overseas students, in-country needs, and informal education and outreach. September 20, Oban, Scotland. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B4yltJzK0okMelh3Njgtb3FGZG8

Rosen, R. A., E. Scanlon, and J. Smith. 2016. Aquatic science education pathway from headwaters to ocean is a model for place-based experiential learning for protecting and stewarding Gulf states’ freshwater and marine resources. 66th Annual Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Convention and 63rd Annual Gulf Coast Section of the Society for Sedimentary Geology Meeting. September 20, Corpus Christi, TX.   http://www.gcags.org/exploreanddiscover/2016/00034_rosen_et_al.pdf 

Rosen, R.A. 2016. The Making of the Texas Aquatic Science Curriculum.  Texas Aquatic Science Research Review Conference. August 4, San Marcos, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2016. Empowering Tomorrow’s Water Science Savvy Citizens: A Formula for Success in Delivering Experiential Technology-Enhanced STEM Education. Keynote Address at the 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium, Texas A&M University – San Antonio, April 29-30, San Antonio, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2016.  Texas Aquatic Science: An Experiential Education Pathway for Integrating Tech In and Outside the Classroom.  St. Edwards University Open Forum Seminar. March 9, Austin, TX.

Rosen, R.A. 2016. Texas Aquatic Science: An Aquatic Science Pathway for Tech In (and Outside) the Classroom. Presented at the Prairie View A&M University – College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Research Seminar Series, Prairie View A&M University, March 3, Prairie View, TX. http://livestream.com/pvamucahs/researchseminar031016  

Research Affiliates

Research Affiliates
Profile Name & Position Research Interests Contact
Hoori Ajami, PH.D Hoori Ajami, PH.D. | Assistant Professor of Hydrology, University of California Riverside System modeling and hydrology Hoori.ajami@ucr.edu 
Rob Hogan, Ph.D. Rob Hogan, Ph.D. | Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University - Uvalde Extension and outreach to agricultural producers Rhogan@ag.tamu.edu 
Bruce A. McCarl, Ph.D. Bruce A. McCarl, Ph.D. | Distinguished Professor, Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University – College Station Systems modeling in water economics and agriculture; Policy analysis (in climate change mitigation, ENSO analysis and Edwards Aquifer water) brucemccarl@gmail.com 
Rabi H. Mohtar, Ph.D Rabi H. Mohtar, Ph.D. | Texas Engineering Experiment Station Professor, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University – College Station Interlinkages of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus; climate change and social, political, and technological pressure, desalinization mohtar@tamu.edu 
Stratos Pistikopoulos, Ph.D. Stratos Pistikopoulos, Ph.D. | Professor and Energy Institute Director, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M Energy Institute, Texas A&M University – College Station Energy modeling and simulation and optimization of energy processes in Water-Energy-Food Nexus Systems. stratos@tamu.edu 
Kurt Schwabe, Ph.D. Kurt Schwabe, Ph.D. | Professor of Environmental Economics and Policy, University of California Riverside Systems modeling economics, agricultural energy, and municipalities Kurt.schwabe@ucr.edu 
Virender K. Sharma, PhD Virender K. Sharma, PhD | Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University – College Station Chemistry and virus, bacteria, and toxins in water and air and removal of emerging contaminants such as antibiotics, estrogens and toxic metals in water. Formation, fate, and toxicity of engineered and natural nanoparticles in aquatic environment. vsharma@sph.tamhsc.edu 
Raghavan Srinivasan, Ph.D. Raghavan Srinivasan, Ph.D. | Professor, Departments of Ecosystem Sciences and Management and Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University – College Station Hydrologic and geo-spatial modeling r-srinivasan@tamu.edu 
Reid Stevens, Ph.D. Reid Stevens, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University – College Station Modeling and energy economics Stevens@tamu.edu 
Laosheng Wu, Ph.D. Laosheng Wu, Ph.D. | Professor of Soil Science and Extension, University of California Riverside Systems modeling and outreach to agricultural producers Laosheng.wu@ucr.edu