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Faculty Spotlight: Christina H. Fuller
Today we’re excited to feature IRIS faculty member Christina H. Fuller, Associate Professor in the College of Engineering. Fuller joined the IRIS crew in 2022, and she’s been broadening our horizons since, reminding us that water isn’t the only element that people need to live healthy, happy lives; clean air is a crucial component to having resilient communities. Join us…
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Natural Infrastructure Fellows in the field: Hattie Greydanus on beaver restoration and finding her way to natural infrastructure engineering
This past summer, Natural Infrastructure Fellow Hattie Greydanus stepped out of the classroom and into the field to gain hands-on experience implementing nature-based solutions. As part of her internship requirement for the Natural Infrastructure Fellowship, a funded Master’s degree program courtesy of Ducks Unlimited and the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, Greydanus traveled to Washington and Oregon. During her internship,…
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Making Room for the River: Matt Chambers featured on Resources Radio
Levees are built to protect communities from floods. But when they fail, it can costs lives, homes and livelihoods. That’s where natural infrastructure comes in: by setting levees away from rivers and making room for natural floodplains in unpopulated areas, levees near communities are less likely to fail. Levee setback expert Matt Chambers, who is a Research Professional at the…
