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Texas' population could nearly double by the year 2050. In the context of extreme weather events, which will bring more floods, more droughts, and more heat, how do we prepare? How do we ensure our state’s resources can support the demands for urbanization, water, transportation options, energy? More importantly, how do we do so equitably and effectively, and ensuring respect for our ecosystem services? Our grand challenge is to make room for academic research that is informed by real world needs, and for real world solutions informed by academic research. Join us for a conversation on these questions and more, as we discuss how to build resilient and equitable communities over the next 30 years.

PANELISTS: · Michael H. Young, PhD, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director for Environment Division, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences · Nicole Joslin, AIA, LEED AP, Executive Director, Austin Design and Development Center · Marla Torrado, PhD, Program Coordinator, Austin Design and Development Center · Marc Coudert, Environmental Program Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability · Celine Rendon, Summer 2018 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow, City of Austin Office of Sustainability and UT Student in the Environmental Science - Geography MODERATOR: Lourdes J Rodríguez , DrPH, Director, Center for Place-Based Initiatives Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, Dell Medical School