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The path to bring resilience to Puerto Rico | Science Magazine Editorial

"Puerto Rico is not prepared for another hurricane." So begins an editorial published in Science Magazine, co-authored by Global Resilience Institute (GRI) Director for Strategic Research Collaborations Dr. Jennie Stephens, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Professor Arturo Massol-Deyá, and University of Puerto Rico, San Juan Professor Jorge L. Colón. The piece examines the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's energy infrastructure, highlights some of the community-level transformations that are taking place, and illustrates a path forward for a more secure and resilient future.

The Need for Societal Resilience after Paris

Last weekend saw horrifying attacks in Paris and Beirut from the Islamic State, killing over 170 people. The attacks in…

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The Imperative and Opportunity to Invest in Resilient Infrastructure Event Recap

View event highlights and see a recap of GRI Founding Director Stephen E. Flynn' talk on resilience infrastructure. He discusses…

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Water Sector

If we know one thing for certain, frequent handwashing is the most basic defense mechanism against the spread of COVID-19.…

The Impact of COVID-19 on minority-owned small businesses in the United States

Minority-owned independent companies are being disproportionately affected by the financial consequences of the COVID-19 closures yet are offering us a…

The Global Resilience Institute Receives a Grant from the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to Foster Economic Resilience in New Orleans, Louisiana

We are excited to announce that the Global Resilience Institute (GRI) has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s…

The Global Resilience Institute moves to 177 Huntington Avenue

The Global Resilience Institute has moved to a new location! Formerly housed inside 1135 Tremont Street, GRI is now located on the third floor of 177 Huntington Avenue*, between the Prudential and Symphony "T" stops. The iconic building was designed by I.M. Pei & Partners and constructed in 1972 as the Administration Building of the Christian Science Center. The 26-story, 200,000-square-foot structure was revitalized by Beacon Capital Partners in 2014.

The Global Resilience Institute Contributes to COVID-19 Resilience Efforts

The Global Resilience Institute contributes to COVID-19 resilience-building efforts with (1) the launch of a new online course to help…

The Future of FEMA

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, part of the Committee on Homeland…

The Evolution of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Context of COVID-19

On Tuesday October 12th at 5pm ET, the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department will be hosting the Vinod Sahney Distinguished…

The EU presents its strategy for increasing resilience

On June 7, The European Union presented its strategy to bolster resilience by adopting a long-term approach to global challenges…

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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Health Care Sector in New England

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every component of the U.S. health care system. This report provides a topical assessment of the economic impacts of COVID-19 on health care systems, as well as their implications on long-term recovery and resilience.