New Mexico State University is set to host the second State of the Science Symposium on Tuesday, Aug. 26, focusing on water sustainability in New Mexico. The event will take place at the Las Cruces Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., bringing together experts in science, policy, and community engagement.
The symposium aims to address issues such as freshwater challenges facing the state, the importance of 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, assistant director of the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium.
Luis Cifuentes, vice president for Research, Creativity and Economic Development at NMSU, said, “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.”
The event is free and open to the public with online registration available.
Stoll noted progress over the past year in desalination and water treatment technology: “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. Technologies that were once considered experimental are now being applied as practical solutions, enabling results that were not possible before.”
Speakers from NMSU will be joined by representatives from New Mexico Tech, 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 agenda includes a day program with presentations and panels as well as lunch, an evening reception and a poster session for networking opportunities throughout the event.
For more information about the symposium or registration details contact Amanda Santana at amandalc@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4033.
