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Learn about the Natural Infrastructure Certificate Educating the workforce of the future In fall 2024, the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) and the UGA College of Engineering will launch the Graduate Certificate in Natural Infrastructure. The certificate aims to equip graduate students with the skills and expertise necessary to address complex infrastructure challenges with […]
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IRIS Director Brian Bledsoe Presented Keynote at National Hydraulic Engineering Conference
At the recent National Hydraulic Engineering Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, IRIS Director Brian Bledsoe presented the keynote address. His takeaways as some of the most pressing needs: -Our goal should be to view infrastructure systemically and understand its processes in time-When designing new infrastructure, we need to take an iterative, multi-hazard approach-We need to make […]
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Upcoming seminar: Modeling Coral Reef Restoration to Reduce Coastal Hazards from Scales of Kilometers to Centimeters
Mark your calendars for an upcoming seminar with USGS scientist Dr. Curt Storlazzi on November 4th, 2022! Seminar title: Modeling Coral Reef Restoration to Reduce Coastal Hazards from Scales of Kilometers to Centimeters Talk abstract: Coral reefs are effective natural barriers that protect adjacent coastal communities from hazards such as erosion and storm-induced flooding. However, […]
