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Resilience in the real world: Students practice resilience applications in final project
We’re all about giving students chances to get real-world experience in the field of nature-based solutions. This crew took a class project to new heights, learning about resilience with a real impact. The Delta Stewardship Council, a state agency of California, focuses conservation efforts on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which supplies water to over 27 million people. The Council’s “Delta…
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Happy Earth Day! Faculty Features on a healthy planet
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 can help shield people from…
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On Hubris and Humility: Marshall Shepherd publishes a Forbes article on the disconnect between scientists and the public
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 about the value of science.…
