According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, only 3% of the water in the world is fresh and of that, only half a percent is available for our use. Due to modern-day pollution from industries and run off from agricultural farmlands, natural water sources such as lakes when not properly maintained can be harmful to our life by exposing us to polluted drinking water, contaminated food sources, and can even be harmful when swimming.

In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Muwanika Jdiobe, a PhD candidate at Oklahoma State’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. He has developed an autonomous boat that helps monitor water quality around the state.