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PODCAST | Science Helps Us… Bring Nations Together

Reshmina William

In the third episode in our “Science Helps Us…” series, we explore how hydrologic science can help bring people to the negotiation table.

Water is a resource that defies political boundaries – managing it effectively can serve as a catalyst to international diplomacy. Our three guests highlight the important role that science plays in the shifting landscape of water diplomacy. We discuss science translation, the value of ensuring diverse voices have a seat at the table, and why all data are – to some extent – inherently political.

 

Guests

David Gorelick, Ph.D.
2022-23 Executive Branch Fellow at the Department of State

Kate Brauman, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Global Water Security Center;
2020-22 Executive Branch Fellow at the Department of Defense

Raha Hakimdavar, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University;
CEO, Zyon Space

Host

Reshmina William, Ph.D.
2022-23 Executive Branch Fellow at the Department of Energy;
2021-22 Judicial Branch Fellow;
Twitter: @ReshminaWilliam

Executive Producer

Reshmina William, Ph.D.
2022-23 Executive Branch Fellow at the Department of Energy;
2021-22 Judicial Branch Fellow

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Authors

Reshmina William

William, Reshmina: Fellowship 2021-2022 William, Reshmina: Fellowship 2022-2023 William, Reshmina: Fellowship 2023-2024

Reshmina William is a water resources engineer passionate about using data science as a multi-disciplinary tool to empower communities to sustainability shape their environments. During her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she worked with a team of lawyers, geologists, landscape architects, and community organisers to study the impact that green infrastructure performance has on stormwater resilience in urban environments. She also has two years of experience as a Design Engineer for TERRA Engineering, Ltd. in Chicago, IL, where she led the design of a web-based tool to allow engineers and city planners to work together to holistically evaluate green solutions for stormwater management. She was the 2021-2022 AAAS STPF Judicial Fellow, where she assisted staff the Federal Judicial Center in developing educational materials for federal judges on environmental science, hydrology, and their intersection with the law. Her interests lie at the intersection of engineering, law, policy, and the arts as avenues for science communication.