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  • Examining the tradeoffs between density and green space in urban neighborhoods

    Examining the tradeoffs between density and green space in urban neighborhoods

    Scientists are increasingly finding evidence of the importance of having green space, like parks and greenways, in urban environments. But cities also need to be able to accommodate plenty of people. In a paper recently published by IRIS affiliate Andressa Mansur, alongside lead scientist for nature-based solutions, Robert McDonald, at The Nature Conservancy, and a […]

  • Meet our Ducks Unlimited Fellows: a Q&A with Stevens Charles

    Tell us about yourself: Where did you grow up? Where did you go to school? My name is Stevens Charles and I was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti. I moved to Jacksonville at the age of two and went to Florida International University. How’d you become interested in resilient infrastructure? My interest in resilient infrastructure rose […]

  • Dr. Matt Bilskie awarded funding through U.S. Coastal Research Program

    Dr. Matt Bilskie awarded funding through U.S. Coastal Research Program

    We’re very excited to announce our involvement in a new initiative meant to improve the resilience of coastal communities! IRIS affiliate Dr. Matt Bilskie recently was awarded funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant as part of a total of $3.9 million in funding meant to help translate research into application for […]