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We’re hiring! Apply to become our Coastal Resilience Engineer or a Survey and Instrumentation Professional.
We’re hiring for two new positions here at IRIS! You may be a good fit for our team if you… – Have training in environmental, coastal, or other engineering design work– Possess experience with GIS or CAD softwares– Are interested in coastal science- whether you prefer to be behind the computer or jump in the
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Amy Rosemond to be inducted as Fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science
Foundation Professor of Ecology Amy Rosemond likes to stay busy-mentoring students, working on project ideas, and teaching courses at UGA’s Odum School of Ecology-and she’s being recognized for her contributions to the field of freshwater science. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rosemond on her induction as a Fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science!
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Upcoming IRIS grad student starts with a splash: welcoming Amber Lopez!
We’re thrilled to welcome Amber Lopez, who will be joining the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems this fall as a graduate student working toward her Master’s Degree. As part of her recruitment to the University of Georgia, Lopez was awarded a Graduate Fellowship Award, which will cover one year of her funding. Lopez also received
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New publication: Flood modeling, made simpler
Floods devastate communities. Predicting flood events helps protect them. Some of the most important technology we have to predict flooding is Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling. However, these technologies face challenges that vary by region, impacting the ability of certain communities to predict and mitigate flood risks. One crucial aspect of these technologies is stream
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Building Byte-odiversity: UGA scholars convene in workshop on AI tools for conservation
Scientists around the world are in agreement: global biodiversity is in crisis. University of Georgia researchers are exploring how new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) could boost efforts to protect species and restore habitats in the future. Kickstarted by the Data Science and AI cluster hiring initiative in 2023, and beginning with initial ideas from
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New Resilient Futures Podcast: Engineering, History, and the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River Basin covers over a million square miles across the southeast and midwest US. Despite growing up far away in the northeast US, Boyce Upholt thinks about the nation’s largest waterway more than most: he’s the author of “The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi.” The book began nearly eight
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Announcing our AEES 2025 Keynote Speakers!
The 25th annual American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) meeting will be held here in Athens in just one month! As we finalize the agenda and get ready to welcome conservation engineers from across the country back to Athens, we’re especially excited to hear from these keynote speakers: Dr. Sara Winnike McMillan is an ecological engineer
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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
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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
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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
