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New Aerodynamic Devices Prevent Wind Damages to Solar Panel Systems, Confirm Tests at the NSF NHERI Wall of Wind
posted 09-28-26
Researchers aiming to improve the wind-resistance of solar arrays test their designs on scale-model tracker rows at the NHERI FIU Wall of Wind.
DLML Explorer: A Web Interface to the Damage and Loss Model Library
posted 09-25-26
The NHERI SimCenter has released the DLML Explorer, a web interface that streamlines access to information in the Damage and Loss Model Library.
New NHERI Program Expands Learning Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers
posted 09-02-26
A new NHERI educational program, Early Career Research Professional Learning Community, provides professional development tailored for early-career researchers in STEM-focused academia.
DesignSafe's Rathje Awarded Prestigious International Leader Fellowship at the University of Canterbury
posted 08-20-26
DesignSafe's Ellen Rathje has been honored with an International Leader Fellowship from the Royal Society Te Apārangi to collaborate with researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Canterbury, in New Zealand.
NHERI Newsbrief: CONVERGE Releases Newest Training Module: Older Adults and Disasters
posted 07-02-26
The latest CONVERGE Training Module highlights how older adults experience disasters, contribute to community resilience.
A New Home for Extreme Storm Research at Florida International University
posted 07-02-26
A natural extension of the NSF NHERI Wall of Wind, the proposed NICHE facility would be the world’s largest testbed for exploring extreme weather
Wind Researchers Find Trees Can Shield Humans from Storms
posted 07-02-26
Experiments at the NHERI Wall of Wind revealed that trees around a low-rise building can reduce the wind force on segments by as much as 50%.
Venezuela Digs Out from Massive Earthquakes as Death Toll Passes 1,700
posted 06-29-26
With uneven code enforcement, some older buildings in Venezuela see major damage, notes NHERI researcher André Barbosa, Oregon State University.
NSF NHERI Experts Available to Discuss Venezuela Earthquake Impacts
posted 06-25-26
Earthquake engineering researchers from the NSF-funded NHERI network are available to discuss issues related to infrastructure and environmental damage from the June 24, 2026, earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
NSF NHERI Research at the Forefront During the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering
posted 06-16-26
Numerous earthquake engineering researchers connected to NSF-funded NHERI facilities and projects will present their work at the 13NCEE, in Portland, Oregon.
Announcing the 2026 DesignSafe Dataset Award Winners
posted 06-11-26
The NHERI DesignSafe team is pleased to congratulate the winners of the 6th annual DesignSafe Dataset Awards, recognizing outstanding datasets published in the Data Depot in 2025.
2026 Near-Surface Geophysics Community Input Workshop
posted 06-11-26
As part of the near-surface geophysics community, NHERI is pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Near-Surface Geophysics Community Input Workshop.
2026 NHERI Computational Symposium Brings Together Leading Experts in Natural Hazards Engineering
posted 06-03-26
The 2026 NHERI Computational Symposium, hosted by SimCenter in collaboration with RAPID and DesignSafe, took place on May 28–29 at UC Berkeley's Grimes Engineering Center.
2026 NHERI Computational Symposium Brings Together Leading Experts in Natural Hazards Engineering
posted 06-03-26
May 28-29 event hosted by NHERI SimCenter in collaboration with the RAPID and DesignSafe teams.
NSF NHERI Wall of Wind Subjects Manufactured Homes to Hurricane-Force Winds
posted 05-28-26
The tests will evaluate the structural performance and behavior of manufactured home installation systems under moderate- and high-wind loading conditions – with the goal of updating national building codes.
Summer Research, Lasting Impact: NHERI REU Success Stories
posted 04-29-26
The REU alumni spotlights page highlights NHERI's impact on the next generation, made possible by NSF's investment in disaster reslience engineering.
NHERI Wall of Wind Experiments Target Outdated Building Codes for Manufactured Housing
posted 04-09-26
A University of Kansas engineer will use the NHERI WOW facility to show federal regulators why the nationwide building code for mobile homes needs an update.
NHERI Network at the International Conference in Coastal Engineering 2026 in Galveston, Texas
posted 03-17-26
Coastal researchers and engineers in the NHERI network will be on hand at the International Conference in Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2026, in Galveston, Texas, May 17-22.
NHERI Special Session at the 13NCEE in Portland, Oregon
posted 03-17-26
Researchers from the NHERI network will be on hand at the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering,13NCEE, taking place in Portland, July 13-17.
New NHERI Program Expands Learning Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers
posted 03-16-26
The NHERI Professional Learning Community is a series of free, facility-focused webinars tailored for early-career researchers to learn about the NHERI network and NSF-funded opportunities in natural hazards research.
AI-Powered Chatbot Now Available for Natural Hazards Researchers
posted 03-12-26
DesignSafe users can now “Ask AI” to explore natural hazards datasets and leverage NHERI’s multifaceted cyberinfrastructure capabilities.
NSF NHERI Network Coordination: A Model for Distributed National Research Infrastructure
posted 02-06-26
A recent study published in the International Journal of Business, Management, and Technology highlights the NSF NHERI Network Coordination Office as a compelling model for organizing a successful national research infrastructure.
Permafrost Experiments Coming to NHERI UC Davis
posted 01-28-26
Montana State and Auburn University researchers to start novel permafrost experiments at the NHERI UC Davis centrifuge, marking a major milestone toward enabling large-scale hyper-gravity testing of frozen ground and permafrost systems.
Announcing the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 NHERI Computational Symposium
posted 01-24-26
The NHERI Computational Symposium Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Crowley and Dr. Seth Guikema will serve as keynote speakers at the Fourth Annual NHERI Computational Symposium, “Innovation Through Collaboration,” to be held May 28–29, 2026, at the University of California, Berkeley.
Practical Engineering YouTube channel captures hurricane wave tests at NHERI Wave Laboratory
posted 01-22-26
YouTuber Grady Hillhouse and crew came to Oregon State to film a large-scale engineering experiment. The episode dramatically reveals how a simple structural elevation can prevent hurricane destruction.
Chowdhury and Puleo take NICHE to Washington
posted 01-14-26
At the 2025 Smart Cities conference in Washington DC, wind engineer and NHERI WOW principal investigator Arindam Chowdhury joined coastal engineer Jack Puleo to inform policymakers about the importance of the proposed NSF NICHE wind-wave experimental facility.
