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Priscila B. R. Alves
Biography:Priscila is the Assistant Research Professor at the Urban Studies & Planning Program and Lab Manager of the Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Justice (SIRJ) Lab of the University of Maryland (UMD).
Eric Burnstein
Biography:Eric is a doctoral student in the Urban and Regional Planning and Design program.
Brittany L. Williams, AIA LEED AP
Biography: Brittany L. Williams, AIA LEED AP BD+C is a registered architect and Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She serves as the School’s Architect Licensing Advisor.
Maeghen Goode
Biography:My Name is Maeghen Goode and I am from Detroit, Michigan. I am a Doctoral student in the URPD program. My research focuses on community vulnerability, disaster management, and recovery.
Water Security of Paraíba Municipalities (SIGMA)
Water Security of Paraíba Municipalities: An Integrated Modeling of Climate Variability and Natural and Anthropogenic DynamicsThe 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
RISING Mid-Atlantic
Resilience Implementation for Salt-INtruded Geographies (RISING) Mid-AtlanticThe 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).
Linking Vulnerability to Urban Flooding and Infrastructure
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.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensor Technology
Using the Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensor Technology to Improve Stormwater ManagementThe 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.
Water Emergency Team (WET)
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.
Rainwater Harvesting for Urban Farms
Urban agriculture is growing quickly across the U.S. to address food insecurity and climate change. Rainwater harvesting could provide reliable, high-quality water for urban farms, yet there is currently low adoption due to water quality concerns and uncertainty about costs and benefits.
Media & Talks
TalksHendricks, Marccus. "Citizen Participation in Rising Waters | Marccus Hendricks | TEDxIndianaUniversity. " Youtube.
Biogenic Building Sections
The Kibel Gallery Exhibit is featuring the work from Paul Lewis / LTL Architects and LTL's award-winning book "Manual of Biogenic House Sections."