October 23, 2025

BRIDGES Current Research Projects

November 28, 2022

The BRIDGES Program

Read about our latest project updates here The BRIDGES Program Overview The Environmental Science Institute is partnering with faculty researchers and Austin community members to…

July 18, 2016

People

Groundwater Uses Contamination Overpumpage Impacts on Humans Water Conservation Groundwater use by purpose The state of Texas used a total of 16.1 million acre-feet (~5.2…

July 18, 2016

Ecosystems

Environments Organisms Contamination Impacts Value of Groundwater Ecosystems Groundwater ecosystems provide important services in the environment. Water is purified through microbial processes that remove pathogens…

May 5, 2011

Publications and Awards by Previous REU Participants

Awards and Recognitions GERECHT, K.E., CARDENAS, M.B., GUSWA, A.J., SAWYER, A.H., NOWINSKI, J.D., and T. E. SWANSON (2011):  Dynamics of hyporheic flow and heat transport…

January 20, 2011

Hot Science – Cool Talks

“Big Rivers on Mars!” September 18th What can ancient rivers on Mars reveal about the planet’s past and its potential for life? In this Hot…