An interdisciplinary team of researchers, practitioners, and educators from over a dozen departments at the University of Georgia. Our research is designed to be put directly in the hands of our stakeholders, to be used as tools in creating real-world change.
Learn about how melding natural and conventional infrastructure can create resilient communities, industries and ecosystems
Happy Earth Day! This week, in celebration of our big beautiful planet, we’re featuring some of our amazing affiliates from across campus who work to help the planet thrive. Dr. Christina Fuller at the UGA College of Engineering is working towards a future with cleaner air by identifying who air pollution impacts, what infrastructure solutions…
What good is science, anyway? This question is at the heart of a growing disconnect between scientists, academia, and a public that has become increasingly skeptical of the advances provided by science and the conclusions drawn by experts in disciplines across the board. Here at the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), there’s no question…
CHARLESTON, SC – Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) students come from departments across the University of Georgia, but they share a few common characteristics: an interest in work that transcends traditional disciplines, a drive to build a better future, and a love for getting out of the office and into nature. Natural Infrastructure Fellow…
Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Based in Athens, Georgia
Contact:
Gin Bacon Talati
vbtalati@uga.edu
Sarah Buckleitner
sarah.buckleitner@uga.edu