To achieve our mission, the WRI seeks to advance four key goals:
Enhance
Enhance the flow of information and ideas among scholars and trainees by establishing a hub of water research at the nexus of natural and social sciences, human health, design, engineering, and governance.
Educate
Educate the next generation of problem solvers on water issues and water justice.
Coordinate
Coordinate and develop new water related programs, facilities, and services on campus.
Build
Build bridges with external academic, nonprofit, state, federal, and international partners that accelerate the translation of research to practice.