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A workshop for data managers and other information experts focused on sharing and integrating water data in Texas.

Background

An overview of events leading up to the workshop

References

List of documents and links about water data hubs

Connecting Texas Water Data Workshop

April 17, 2017

Texas Advanced Computing Center
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10100 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas

The Texas Advanced Computing Center designs and operates some of the world’s most powerful computing resources. The center’s mission is to enable discoveries that advance science and society through the application of advanced computing technologies.

Sponsors and Organizers

  • Texas Water Development Board

  • The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

  • The Aspen Institute

  • Institute for Water Resource Science and Technology, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  • Texas Advanced Computing Center, University of Texas

  • National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network for Climate, Energy, Environment and Engagement in Semiarid Regions

  • Texas Water Research Network

Agenda

Connecting Texas Water Data Workshop
April 17, 2018
Doors open at 8:30 AM — Check-in, coffee
Workshop starts at 9:00 AM

 

Opening Plenary Session.

(9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

Welcome and introduction
Introduction to the Texas Advanced Computing Center
Background/orientation to the Internet of Water Initiative
Instructions/workshop process

 

Breakout (Small Group) Sessions: Setting a Context for Action.

(10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Big Picture:  Identify, describe, and list 1) who needs, 2) what data, 3) in what form, 4) to inform what decisions about water in Texas, including water supply, water quality, and environmental resources.
Data Gaps and Access: Define the desired future water data management and access in Texas, by listing key attributes of a comprehensive open access water data information system capable of informing comprehensive water management decisions.

 

Plenary Synthesis Session and Group Discussion.

(11:15 AM – 11:45 AM)

Reporting of breakout session results.
Synthesis and perspectives on morning sessions.

 

Keynote Address and Networking Lunch.

(11:45 PM – 1:00 PM)

Keynote address.
Networking lunch.

 

Breakout (Small Group) Sessions.

(1:00 PM – 2:45 PM)

Texas Use Cases:  To initiate development of use cases for Texas water by identifying critical needs of Texas data providers and consumers. Following a template, facilitators will lead workshop participants in developing draft use cases across water topics and objectives.
Springboard to the Future: Speed- list ideas on next steps to further define, design, and build a water data system for Texas.

 

Plenary Synthesis Session and Group Discussion.

(3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Reporting of breakout session results.
Synthesis and perspectives on sessions.
Open discussion: consensus building ideas and “next steps” identified by participants.
Summary and closing statements.
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