The Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence—Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management
The Department of Homeland Security, Center of Excellence – Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management (DIEM) is funded through a Department of Homeland Security grant. This six year grant, which is renewed annually based on meeting established standards, funds the research, education and administration of center activities.
DIEM staff includes:
Director, Rick Luettich, Sc.D
Executive Director, Gavin Smith, Ph.D., AICP
Program Manager, Anna Schwab
For more information about the center, please contact Anna Schwab at akschwab@email.unc.edu.