Purpose: HARC (the Houston Advanced Research Center) is a nonprofit research hub providing independent scientific analysis. HARC focuses on building a sustainable future that helps people thrive and nature flourish. Programs: HARC’s research focuses on air, water, energy, and resilience. Current research programs include Air Quality Science, Clean Energy Research, Hydrology and Watersheds, Energy Efficient Buildings, and the Environmentally Friendly Drilling Systems (EFD) Program. Publications: HARC Blog (http://www.harcresearch.org/features) HARC Monthly e-Newsletter (http://www.harcresearch.org/news) Environmentally Friendly Drilling Systems Program Monthly Newsletter (http://efdsystems.org/index.php/efd-montlly-newsletter/) Project related publications Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Lisa Gonzalez Lisa Gonzalez, President and Chief Executive Officer (281) 364-6044 lgonzalez@HARCresearch.org Mustapha Beydoun, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (281)364-6046 mbeydoun@harcresearch.org