Alejandra Gomez Civil and Environmental Ph.D. Candidate-College of Engineering “I’m a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), where we explore how natural and conventional infrastructure interact at stream crossings. My work focuses on designing infrastructure through multi-objective, risk-based approaches that prioritize culvert adaptation by integrating hydrologic,…

Graduate Student My background in ecology and engineering has helped me understand the perspectives of both practicing engineers and conservation biologists. I am hoping that as I get deeper into my academic career, this dual background will help me span the gap between disciplines in a field of research that is interdisciplinary by design, and…

PhD Student Holly Yaryan Hall is a licensed professional engineer with 14 years of experience as a civil, hydraulic, and water resources engineer in the private and public sectors. She holds degrees from Princeton University, Colorado State University, and the University of South Carolina, and she has completed levels I through III of Rosgen training.…

Graduate Student My name is Haley Selsor and I am a PhD student in Dr. Bledsoe’s lab. So far, my research has focused on flood risk equity and investigating the relationship between disadvantaged populations and flood exposure in urban areas. I am interested in exploring how implementing green infrastructure can improve or worsen flood risk…