Florida university to design ‘Category 6’ hurricane wind and surge simulator
FIU was the recipient a four-year, $12.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to design a facility that will subject makeshift homes and other structures to winds of 200 mph and a…
Professor and renowned wind researcher Amal Elawady receives NSF CAREER Award
Congratulations to Dr. Amal Elawady, recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award! Elawady will receive more than $700,000 in the form of an NSF grant earmarked to advance research into…
FIU receives $12.8M NSF grant to design an extreme wind, surge and wave testing facility
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $12.8 million four-year cooperative agreement to Florida International University’s Extreme Events Institute to support the design of a national full-scale testing facility capable of…
Hurricane Forecast Improvement with Better Turbulent Processes
A new look at turbulent processes has improved the prediction of hurricane rapid intensification by properly accounting for the unique environment of a hurricane eyewall. (Read More)
FIU researcher testifies before House science committee on storm preparedness, workforce
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hosted a hearing on the importance of storm preparedness, the forecasting workforce and fostering a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) featuring Erik Salna, associate director for education…
FIU receives $1M for storm surge risk mapping throughout the Caribbean
FIU researchers will help hurricane-vulnerable regions map and forecast flooding to save lives and infrastructure with a two-year $1 million award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (Read More)
FIU hurricane researcher to testify before Congress on storm preparedness
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has invited Erik Salna, associate director of the International Hurricane Research Center at FIU, to provide expert testimony on the importance of storm preparedness and…
FIU-led hurricane loss model recertified by the state of Florida
The FIU-led Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model (FPHLM) was recertified by the state of Florida for the next two years. The model is the State of Florida’s benchmark for evaluating the financial risks…
University helps community prepare for hurricane season
The FIU-sponsored, annual “Eye of the Storm” event shared hurricane preparedness tips for the whole family in a fun-filled day at the Museum of Discovery and Science. (Read More)
Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here’s how to be more weather-ready
Recognizing that Americans are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative is helping communities plan for events like violent tornadoes, destructive hurricanes and widespread flooding. (Read…
FIU-EEI hosts congressional briefing on preparing communities for hurricane season
FIU in Washington, D.C. and FIU’s Extreme Events Institute hosted a national briefing to explore these questions and hurricane predictions for 2021. (Read More)
Stepping up to make Miami more resilient and sustainable
As Miami-Dade seeks solutions to climate change and sea level rise-related issues, a number of individuals have stepped up to help make us more resilient and sustainable, including Aris Papadopoulos, EEI Distinguished Expert…
Mellon Foundation grants address inequities of vulnerable, marginalized communities
Vulnerable communities are often disproportionately impacted by hazards such as hurricanes and floods. Thanks to major grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Florida International University is addressing these inequities through two innovative…
Wall of Wind competition inspires high school students to become engineers, tackle real-world problems
FIU hosts its Wall of Wind Mitigation Challenge, in which teams of local high school students develop innovative wind mitigation concepts and solutions within guidelines set by FIU’s wind engineers. (Read More)
FIU Wall of Wind receives a $5.62 million NSF grant for hurricane research
FIU’s Wall of Wind (WOW), a large-scale hurricane simulator capable of generating 157 mph wind speeds with rain intrusion, received a $5.62 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue as…