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Earth Day Event at Fort Benning
Yesterday, IRIS affiliates Scott Pippin and Daniel Wyatt celebrated Earth Day at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he represented the Defense Community Program, which is a joint effort between the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, and UGA Marine Extension and Georgia SeaGrant. The program focuses on bolstering the resilience of defense bases and their associated…
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Marshall Shepherd Featured in Weathering the Future Documentary
IRIS affiliate Marshall Shepherd was featured in the PBS NOVA documentary “Weathering the Future,” which was released this past weekend on PBS. This documentary explores how a changing climate will impact communities around the nation, and dives into some of the innovative strategies that researchers and towns are developing to build resilience. Of particular note to those interested in natural…
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IRIS Retreat 2023
Each year, IRIS affiliates gather to discuss their research areas, strategically plan for the coming years, and strengthen their connections to facilitate the highly interdisciplinary work they do. This past week, we met at Amicalola Falls lodge, where we spent two days together enjoying the beautiful view of the valley, hiking the infamous never-ending staircase that descends to the bottom…
