This week, the University of Georgia is celebrating exceptional faculty, staff, alumni and students during Honors Week, a spring tradition to highlight excellence around campus.

The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems is honored to have been recognized with a Team Impact Award. Established by the UGA Research Foundation, these awards recognize exceptional, sustained research and creativity. 

“The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) is redefining how infrastructure systems are designed to protect communities in a rapidly changing world,” said UGA Today. “IRIS demonstrates how interdisciplinary team science can translate complex research into durable benefits for communities worldwide.”

Honors Week also includes awards to individuals across UGA, several of which we’re proud to note are IRIS affiliates. Congratulations to:

Jon Calabria, College of Environment + Design, Engaged Scholar Award

Marshall Shepherd, Franklin College Department of Geography, Regent’s Professorship

Qiong Wang, College of Environment + Design Outstanding Teaching Award

Please join us in congratulating these exemplary faculty, and thank you to our incredible team of researchers, staff and students who help build the path to a more resilient future!