Natural Hazards, Disasters and Climate Change Adaptation Lecture Series

Catalog description

Invited practitioners and scholars will discuss a range of contemporary topics (bi-weekly) tied to natural hazards, disasters and climate change adaptation, including research findings, experience in practice, and the translation of knowledge to action. Speakers are drawn from federal, state, and local jurisdictions; scholars from pertinent fields of study, including physical and social scientists; private sector representatives, including corporations, insurance officials, developers, and consultants; members of the media; politicians; environmental and social justice advocates; community leaders; members of various professional associations; and others as identified. Emphasis will be placed on the role of design, broadly defined, to enhance resilience to slow- and rapid onset natural hazards and disasters, including those caused or exacerbated by a changing climate. Preference will be given for students pursuing the graduate certificate Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design once approved. Undergraduates may petition to take course.