Houston Advanced Research Center
HARC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable development.
Low Impact O&G Operations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas Forum
Low Impact O&G Operations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas ForumMay 8, 2008
The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) and the Texas A&M University Crisman Institute are sponsoring a forum concerning low impact oil and gas operations in environmentally sensitive areas. The forum will be at Texas A&M on May 30, 2008. Rich Haut will discuss various technologies to reduce the environmental footprint.
3 New Job Postings
3 New Job PostingsMay 6, 2008
HARC has recently posted 3 new job openings. HARC is seeking a Senior Research Scientist/Engineer to be the Program Director of NTRD who will continue oversight of the current portfolio and provide guidance and direction for the future of the New Technology Research and Development (NTRD) program. HARC is also seeking a GIS/RS Research Associate with experience in ArcGIS, ArcIMS, ArcServer/SDE, and other ESRI products; ERDAS, ENVI or related image analysis tools. Additionally HARC is looking for one intern for a 2008 Summer Computer Game Design Internship Opportunity - Texas Climate Initiative to support the goal of designing and producing computer-aided games that engage citizens in learning about systemic connections between energy, environment, and society.
HARC sponsoring Ninth International Conference on Permafrost
HARC sponsoring Ninth International Conference on PermafrostMay 6, 2008
Permafrost on a Warming Planet: Impacts on Ecosystems, Infrastructure and Climate is the theme for the 2008 International Conference on Permafrost. HARC is one of the conference sponsors and will have an exhibit to collect information about regulatory and environmental issues associated with the impact of warming on the energy infrastructure in the Arctic.
Air Quality & Climate
Air Quality & Climate
Clean Energy
Clean Energy
Human & Natural Systems
Human & Natural Systems

2008 EPA Science Forum (May 20 - 22, 2008)
Low Impact O&G Operations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas Forum (May 30, 2008)
9th International Conference on Permafrost (June 29, 2008 - July 03, 2008)

In a non-partisan and collaborative manner, HARC is a conduit from basic research to action that fosters the implementation of policies and technologies based on rigorous principles of social science, natural science, and engineering. HARC’s research themes support sustainability solutions in ecosystems, water, air & climate, clean energy, the built environment, and environmental health.

We use the tools of science, policy and technology to provide new knowledge about the complex balance between environmental, social and economic issues in our region. It is in specific regions with distinct social and ecological attributes that the critical threats to sustainability emerge, and where progress will need to be based. HARC’s primary geographical focus encompasses the greater Houston area and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Spotlights
Job Postings
Job Postings
Recommended Reading List
Recommended Reading List
Interns & Scholars
Interns & Scholars
HARC in the News
HARC in the News
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Houston Advanced Research Center
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