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Engineering associate professor applies research to real life
Growing up in Orlando, Florida, hurricanes were a regular part of Matt Bilskie’s childhood. Today, he’s working to better understand and reduce their impact. An associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering and leader of the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team, Bilskie’s research focuses on the dynamic interactions between natural systems and the built environment. His…
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Q&A with Jeb Byers: Mapping invasive species along global coastlines
Jeb Byers, a professor in the Odum School of Ecology, investigates invasive species, particularly along coastlines. His work has produced a heat map that indicates barriers to entry for potentially invasive species. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith) Originally published here by the University of Georgia Office of Research. Written by David Mitchell. Growing up in the mountains of western North Carolina,…
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UGA Research Feature: For the love of salt marshes: Michelle Covi fights for coastal resiliency
In a new research profile by UGA Research News, Michelle Covi explains what led her to a lifelong career advocating for salt marshes. Covi is the coastal resilience liaison for Department of Defense under UGA’s Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Covi is an incredibly active member of UGA’s campus, and spoke about her mission to communicate between various units…
