UNM Grand Challenge Undergraduate Water and Climate Science Communication Fellowship Presentations

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for a double‑header showcase featuring UNM’s Undergraduate Water & Climate Science Communication Fellows-students who transform cutting‑edge water and climate research into creative, engaging communication projects for the public.

Friday, April 17, 2026

1:00 – 4:00 PM (UROC)

6:00 – 9:00 PM (Explora Adult Night)

Please feel free to share these events widely with your networks.

About the Fellowship

The UNM Grand Challenge Water and Climate Science Communication Fellowship pairs undergraduate students with mentors who study water or climate to develop a communications project based on their mentor’s research.

This year’s cohort includes:

• 16 fellows

• 12 different majors & 8 minors

• 15 mentors

Student names, project titles, majors, and mentors appear below. Presentation order will be shared as the date approaches.

Event Schedule

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC)

Friday, April 17, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 PM MT
UNM Student Union Building Acoma A/B

No registration required!

Zoom Option: 

https://unm.zoom.us/j/97334407809?pwd=0apBAUXWBX4zlKbyCaWayUbQusCEct.1
Meeting ID: 973 3440 7809
Passcode: scicomm

Explora Adult Night – SciComm Fellows Showcase

Friday, April 17, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM MT
Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum

Link to tickets: https://www.explora.us/programs/adult-night/

Specific presentation times will be posted soon.

Acknowledgement

This program is generously supported by the US EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program and the UNM ARID Institute.

2026 Fellows & Projects