2025 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #8: Smarter Writing, Faster Research: Using AI for Water Work.
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Lecture #8: “Smarter Writing, Faster Research: Using AI for Water Work”.
Speaker: Roxanna Deane, President Comal Conservation.
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE after July 23rd, 2025
Bio:
Roxanna Deane is the current president of Comal Conservation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the land, water, and wildlife of Comal County. She retired after 52 years as a librarian, much of that time as a reference librarian. She has always been an early adopter of technology. Librarians were among the first to embrace the World Wide Web, recognizing its power to connect people with knowledge. Her curiosity now drives a deep interest in artificial intelligence. She has had a paid subscription to ChatGPT for two years and also uses platforms like Claude and Perplexity.
Synopsis:
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you write better, faster, and with less stress? Whether you’re drafting a newsletter, summarizing scientific reports, or digging into complex water issues, AI tools like ChatGPT can be your secret weapon. This session will introduce you to practical, beginner-friendly ways AI can support your communication and research efforts. No tech background required—just bring your curiosity! You’ll walk away with tools, tips, and real-world examples to help you work smarter and make a bigger impact in water-related fields.
