Baylor Water Researchers Leading the Charge
Clean water is something many of us take for granted; when we turn on a faucet, clean water pours out. Not everyone is so fortunate.
It’s a stark statistic: for 70 percent of the planet, water security is a concern. Baylor researchers are individually and collectively focused on maintaining and improving water quality — building an internationally recognized name for excellence in water quality research that is relied on by communities, state governments, reservoir management agencies, and more.
Meet Bryan Brooks
Bryan Brooks, Ph.D., works with communities around the world, advancing disease surveillance methods and tracking the presence of long-term threats like “forever chemicals” (PFAS). His work helps cities recognize the presence of disease and harmful chemicals before they impact community health, and make plans to protect their residents.
Bryan Brooks has demonstrated that data in the water is a tool to protect public health. His work in wastewater epidemiology and "forever chemical" studies helps communities take proactive measures to serve their citizens.
Baylor researchers Bryan Brooks and Thad Scott examine challenges to water quality and availability, and demonstrate how Baylor has become a trusted leader in water quality research.
An internationally recognized leader in clean water research, Bryan Brooks addresses emerging challenges to clean water delivery close to home and around the globe.
Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D., has been elected an AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Meet Thad Scott
Thad Scott, Ph.D., monitors water quality, forecasts future demands, and helps communities manage resources. His interdisciplinary work has impacted public policy across numerous states, settled interstate water disputes and identified shared goals for water quality and public health around the world.
Humans cannot flourish without water. Thad Scott's research helps states and communities navigate water challenges, plan for the future and meet the needs of water consumers to come.
Where can community leaders and policymakers get the information they need to serve water needs in their area? Researchers like Thad Scott provide them the tools to make effective and efficient use of our natural resources.
Baylor researchers Bryan Brooks and Thad Scott examine challenges to water quality and availability, and demonstrate how Baylor has become a trusted leader in water quality research.
Decisions made now will impact future generations' access to water. Baylor limnologist Thad Scott provides the information needed to make wise choices today.
Meet Mandy Hering
Mandy Hering, Ph.D., applies statistical science expertise to the front lines of water safety—developing computer-based models that enable cities to efficiently protect citizens—aiding wastewater treatment plants in quickly identifying and fixing problems before they become major issues and uncovering opportunities to positively impact water consumption.
What could communities accomplish if they could go beyond mere measurement of water usage and treatment and delve inside the data for true insight? Mandy Hering applies elite statistical science research to help them do just that.
Mandy Hering's statistical science expertise addresses global needs and supports municipal water systems across the country. Discover how the Baylor mission and statistics intersect to protect water resources for the future.
Communities are searching for new, efficient ways to deliver clean water to their residents. Statistical scientist Mandy Hering applies her discipline to advance water research in innovative ways.
Mandy Hering partners with municipalities and the Department of Energy, employing data-driven methods to address both long-term and acute challenges to clean water delivery.
Meet Ryan McManamay
Ryan McManamay, Ph.D., is helping to prepare for the future. Using AI and environmental modeling, he forecasts urban growth and its impact on water infrastructure, providing information that helps cities preserve water resources amidst dynamic future growth.
As communities enjoy the benefits of growth, how can they protect the natural resources needed to support increased demand, and meet future needs? Ryan McManamay helps communities manage growth without outgrowing their resources.
In 2022, a dramatic rainstorm became a generational challenge at Yellowstone National Park. For Ryan McManamay, this disruption was an opportunity to advocate for communities impacted by the critical infrastructure natural resources provide.
How can communities plan for future growth amidst the pressing challenges and opportunities of current expansion? Ryan McManamay has built data-driven tools to help them do just that.
When flooding in Yellowstone stalled a family vacation, Ryan McManamay turned his attention to those impacted by disaster. Here, he tells that story and shares a vision for natural resources as critical infrastructure.
More About Baylor's Water Research
Baylor researchers are in the field, surveying bodies of water and natural resources at home and around the world. They provide leadership in global summits, guide leading journals and partner with government agencies, communities, research collaboratives and more to preserve and protect water quality.
Communities are searching for new, efficient ways to deliver clean water to their residents. Statistical scientist Mandy Hering applies her discipline to advance water research in innovative ways.
How can communities plan for future growth amidst the pressing challenges and opportunities of current expansion? Ryan McManamay has built data-driven tools to help them do just that.
As communities provide clean water to their residents, they recognize that the smallest organisms can cause some of the biggest problems. Katelyn McKindles equips them with information to predict and get ahead of the challenges they bring.
Decisions made now will impact future generations' access to water. Baylor limnologist Thad Scott provides the information needed to make wise choices today.