Gavin Smith, Executive Director of the Center and Research Associate Professor, will speak on Vermont Public Radio on April 20, 2012, about the lessons learned in North Carolina from Hurricane Irene about managing rivers. To view the story and listen to the audio, visit here.
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ADCIRC Boot CampThis summer, the Center will host the ADCIRC Boot Camp, a three day intensive training workshop on the ADCIRC coastal circulation and storm surge model developed at UNC. The event was conceived to give new users the opportunity to rapidly … Continue reading →
Build It Better Leadership ForumThe Build It Better Leadership Forum, May 16-17, in Charlotte, NC will bring together experts, including Executive Director of the UNC Center for the Study of Natural Hazards & Disasters Dr. Gavin Smith, to identify and discuss mitigation best practices, public policy efforts, and emerging research to make communities more resilient. Continue reading →
Coastal Hazards Center participates in Innovation Day on Capitol HillOn April 4, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate held an Innovation Day on the Hill, showcasing the work of six of its 12 Centers of Excellence (COE). COEs on site included the Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of … Continue reading →
Irene Teaches New Lessons About Managing RiversGavin Smith, Executive Director of the Center and Research Associate Professor, will speak on Vermont Public Radio on April 20, 2012, about the lessons learned in North Carolina from Hurricane Irene about managing rivers. To view the story and listen … Continue reading →