Understanding Wind Erosion Caused by Thunderstorms in the Southwest
Sam is collaborating with researchers at New Mexico State University, the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) to measure dust emissions from wind storms using state-of-the-art meteorological facilities. Sam aims to improve wind erosion and dust forecasting models and strengthen our understanding of how weather and land management practices influence dust emissions. Read more here.
Strengthening Tribal Water Futures in the Colorado River Basin
Alice Le Bihan (MEM ’27) will evaluate factors influencing the resilience and vulnerability of Tribal water rights across Tribal Nations in the Basin, including legal, hydrological, institutional, and governance considerations. Alice will contribute to the development of comparative tools and analyses that support a deeper understanding of Tribal water governance in the Basin. Read more here.