Advancing societal resilience around the world
In The Media
Stephen Flynn features in The Economist Impact article: Resilience in name or nature?
Dr. Flynn was invited to share his thoughts as to how the world becoming increasingly unpredictable these past couple of years, is causing leaders to be more accountable for their actions to ensure their organization is ready to face the future.
Publication
How Long Can Rare Earth Elements Stay “Rare” for U.S. Supply Chains?
BY SAMUEL UDELL, GRI CO-OP RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Rare Earth Elements (REE) are a group of 17 metallic elements that are critical for modern technologies, renewable energy, and military applications. As the United States and the rest of the world shift away from fossil fuels and toward green technologies, demand for Rare Earth Elements is expected to grow tremendously.
Case-Study Presentation
An Analysis of the national water model for community resilience planning
Featuring: Kristin Raub, Postdoctoral Research Associate, GRI &
Dr. Joshua Laufer, Postdoctoral Research Associate, GRI
Water-based hazards, such as inland and coastal flooding, threaten communities and are only projected to increase in severity and frequency as Earth continues to warm. Kristin Raub and Joshua Laufer will be showcasing their findings on how endangered communities are preparing for environmental impacts.
Faculty Affiliate Spotlight
Faculty Affiliate Taskin Padir on News@Northeastern:
Taskin Padir, Associate Professor in Computer and Electrical engineering, is Northeastern University’s first Amazon Scholar, and he is bringing his human-centered approach to robotics to the company’s fleet of drivers.
