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We’re looking for a science communications intern!
Join the IRIS team as we work toward more resilient communities and ecosystems through the use of natural infrastructure. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated student worker with an interest in science communications to join the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) team. IRIS is an interdisciplinary group of researchers from over 12 university units […]
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IRIS Researchers featured in Savannah Morning News as they work to ensure (and insure) a future for Georgia marshes
IRIS research conducted by Dr. Matt Bilskie and Dr. Yukiko Hashida was recently featured in the Savannah Morning News for their partnership with the Nature Conservancy. Their work is centered on insuring marshes for their environmental benefits. As Dr. Hashida is quoted as saying in the article, “The insurance industry, by definition, is long-term (planning) […]
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IRIS Researcher Matt Bilskie explains why the scale of a natural infrastructure scale matters
We know that natural infrastructure features like marshes, dunes, and natural floodplains can help reduce flooding in communities, but what scale is required to have the biggest impact? Researcher Dr. Matt Bilskie discusses in our first video!
