New Mexico State University will host the second State of the Science Symposium to discuss water sustainability in New Mexico Tuesday, Aug. 26. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center and feature leading voices in science, policy and community engagement. Topics will include freshwater challenges the state faces, the importance of the strategic water supply and the treatment and beneficial use of alternative water sources.
“This symposium brings together regional experts to address one of New Mexico’s most urgent challenges – water sustainability. By convening these diverse perspectives in one place, we can align research, policy and practice toward solutions that will benefit communities across the state,” said Zach Stoll, New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium assistant director.
“New Mexico State University, as host of the second State of the Science Symposium, reaffirms its commitment to tackling global challenges at both regional and local levels. As a recognized national leader in water research, NMSU is advancing innovative technologies that will enable reliable, cost-effective alternative water uses,” said Luis Cifuentes, NMSU Research, Creativity and Economic Development vice president.
Online registration is available for this free event, and it is open to the public.
“Over the past year, significant advancements have been made in desalination and water treatment, with new research and pilot projects demonstrating measurable improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness,” Stoll said. “Technologies that were once considered experimental are now being applied as practical solutions, enabling results that were not possible before.”
The symposium will include speakers, presenters, and panelists from NMSU, New Mexico Tech, the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute.
“Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the latest research and practical innovations in water supply, reuse and treatment,” Stoll said. “More importantly, they will gain connections to the people and resources that can help turn those ideas into actionable strategies for their own communities and organizations.”
The symposium’s agenda includes a day program, lunch, evening reception and poster session with networking opportunities available throughout the event.
For more information, contact Amanda Santana at amandalc@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4033.