Talks

Hendricks, Marccus. "Citizen Participation in Rising Waters | Marccus Hendricks | TEDxIndianaUniversity. " Youtube.  

Exposure to raw sewage from failing infrastructure can lead to health issues and distress, especially in marginalized urban communities. Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that release untreated sewage affect cities worldwide, with up to 75,000 occurrences annually in the U.S. Baltimore frequently experiences SSOs and basement backups due to aging sewer systems, exposing communities to pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria. No comprehensive studies have evaluated exposure to these pathogens or infrastructure damage impacts.

Using the Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensor Technology to Improve Stormwater Management

The goal of this project is to use an Internet of Things (IoT) framework along with smart sensors to monitor and improve stormwater management on the University of Maryland Campus. This project provides real-time and continuous data that can inform both short-term responses and longer-term restoration retrofits to treat stormwater surface runoff.

Urban Flooding, Infrastructure, and its Link to Social Vulnerability and Mobility: A Place-Based Study in Washington, D.C. 

This study explores infrastructure, flooding and its connection to social vulnerability and mobility in Washington, D.C.

Resilience Implementation for Salt-INtruded Geographies (RISING) Mid-Atlantic

The goal of Resilience Implementation for Salt-INtruded Geographies (RISING) Mid-Atlantic is to significantly improve the resilience and well-being of rural coastal communities in Maryland (MD), Delaware (DE) and New Jersey (NJ) who are impacted by saltwater intrusion (SWI) and sea-level rise (SLR). We will achieve this by developing and implementing coordinated, community-engaged solutions for two important coastal economic sectors: farming and forestry.

Water Security of Paraíba Municipalities: An Integrated Modeling of Climate Variability and Natural and Anthropogenic Dynamics

The SIGMA project, "Water Security of Paraíba Municipalities: An Integrated Modeling of Climate Variability and Natural and Anthropogenic Dynamics," funded by Fapesq-PB/FAPESP 2022, involves collaboration between UFCG, UMD, INPE, UEPB, IFPB, geo-T, and the SIRJ Lab. It assesses water security across basins, municipalities, urban and rural areas, emphasizing public participation for resilience.