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IDRT Strengthens its Partnership with the Dutch via hosting the I-STORM Next Gen meeting and symposium
IDRT has been actively fostering and strengthening its relationship with researchers from the Netherlands, leading to fruitful collaborations and mutual learning. The Dutch researchers, renowned
Sam Brody and Bill Merrell give presentation at PSW
The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) is proud to announce our esteemed director, Dr. Sam Brody and his renowned colleague, Dr. Bill Merrell,
Queen Of Netherlands Visits With Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty To Discuss Climate
The visit felt “celebratory” in light of the campus’ 13 years of collaboration with the Dutch, says Professor Sam Brody. To read the whole story
IDRT’s flood research is featured in a new Houston Chronicle article about the Katy Prairie
“Houston keeps paving over rain-absorbent Katy prairie, even after devastating Harvey impacts” By Houston Chronical staff writer, Jen Rice To read the full article on
Dr. Kayode Atoba’s research was featured in a Houston Public Media article
Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey Growing flood risk due to climate change and urban development is intensifying
IDRT quoted in article, “Heat. Drought. Fires. Floods. Texas grapples with a new era” in The Christian Science Monitor
IDRT’s director, Sam Brody, discusses the impacts of impervious surface and development patterns on flooding in Texas. He also introduces the DRIP program and the
