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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…
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Finding homes for future fowl: Ducks Unlimited student heads into the lowcountry to assess waterfowl habitat
CHARLESTON, SC – Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) students come from departments across the University of Georgia, but they share a few common characteristics: an interest in work that transcends traditional disciplines, a drive to build a better future, and a love for getting out of the office and into nature. Natural Infrastructure Fellow…
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IRIS hosts Georgia Statewide Resilience Assessment Convening in Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA – We believe resilience is all about being prepared. Our home state of Georgia agrees. That’s why this spring, 70 representatives from local government, industry partners, utility companies, regional commissions, conservation organizations and more convened for a Statewide Resilience Assessment meeting in Atlanta. This one-day event set out with the goal of creating…
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Three Successful Defenses: Congrats to our Master’s students!
We’d like to congratulate three IRIS Master’s students on their recent thesis defenses! Bring your hands together for: Hunter Kunzelmann Natural Infrastructure Fellow Informing Multi-Objective Wetland Design for Phosphorus Reduction and Waterbird Habitat in the Western Lake Erie Basin: A Case Study Abstract: Constructed wetlands provide valuable ecosystem services such as phosphorus (P) retention and…
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Congratulations to the 2025 Research Awards Recipients!
Every year since 1979, the University of Georgia Research Foundation has spotlighted UGA faculty and graduate students for outstanding research and creative achievement. To learn more about the awards, visit the UGA Research website. We’re proud to see several familiar names on the list: Lamar Dodd Creative Research Award 2025 WenZhan Song, Georgia Power Mickey…
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Water Resilience Shines at Biennial Georgia Water Resources Conference
ATHENS, GA – Interdisciplinary knowledge is a critical aspect of solving big environmental problems. That’s why, for the 2025 Georgia Water Resources Conference, we brought everyone together. We do mean everyone: ecologists, hydrologists, engineers, geoscientists, lawyers, anthropologists, consultants and certified fish enthusiasts. On March 25 and 26, the University of Georgia hosted the 2025 Georgia…
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UGA hosts fourth annual Electric Mobility Summit
Originally published here by the University of Georgia College of Engineering. Written by and photos by Lillian Ballance. Event explores the current state of the e-mobility sector in Georgia and beyond More than 200 leaders from industry, government and education gathered in Athens for the fourth annual University of Georgia Electric Mobility Summit on March 13…
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New Resilient Futures Podcast: We’re Going Local! Conserving Land and Communities
Emmanuel Stone was raised to love good food: his mother, a restaurant owner, inspired him to teach culinary arts, learn about agriculture, and emphasize the importance of whole foods. This led him to Athens Land Trust: an organization that simultaneously encourages conservation and community in Athens, GA where UGA is located. Stone serves as the…
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We’re looking for a new project manager!
This is a highly responsible professional position providing critical project management (PM) for the UGA Research Institute (UGARI) and its project portfolios, including Global Security, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Environment project portfolios. The position will be responsible for providing project management from project development and capture through execution for large, externally funded research programs and work closely…
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Two good things at once: encouraging wetland design for phosphorus uptake and waterfowl habitat
Wetlands do a myriad of good things for humanity: protecting cities from storms by soaking up and slowing down the flow of floodwaters, helping filter out pollutants, and providing places to escape out into the natural world. However, when thinking about where and how to install wetlands, it can be difficult to keep these many…
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World Water Day 2025: Delivering safe water resources to all
Few resources are as vital as water. But as human activity continues to shape urban rivers, that refreshing dip in the stream, summer kayaking trip, or glass of ice water can be harder to achieve. This is why every year, on March 22, we observe World Water Day: a tradition started by the United Nations…
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Natural Infrastructure Fellows attend Ducks Unlimited National Engineering Meeting
As part of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS)’ commitment to providing educational opportunities grounded in the real world, we partnered with Ducks Unlimited (DU) to create the Natural Infrastructure (NI) Fellowship. The NI Fellowship offers funded graduate fellowships for Masters students across the fields of engineering and environmental science. Real world learning means…
