BEE 6670 - Applied Water Research in NYS

Spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Co-meets with BEE 4670.

B. Rahm.

Every year, the New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) at Cornell supports applied research that addresses critical water resource problems in the New York State and the nation. This seminar series brings together researchers who work with NYSWRI and state agency partners to support and improve water management in the state. Speakers will present on a broad range of water related topics including water engineering and infrastructure, climate and flood resilience, water quality monitoring and assessment and aquatic ecosystems. The seminar will focus on ways in which robust science can support and influence on-ground management and policy outcomes, and center collaborative and interdisciplinary work between academics, water resource scientists, educators, managers, and policymakers in New York State.

Outcome 1: Evaluate the relevance of research questions, study design, and data collection methods in the context of water policy in New York State.

Outcome 2: Engage in discussions on water-related topics and actively participate in question-and-answer sessions with guest speakers.

Outcome 3: Synthesize and connect information from presentations to analyze the connections between different topics in water management.

Outcome 4: Demonstrate an expanded knowledge of the complexities of real-world water problems and their implications for water resource management.