Hurricanes are massive tropical winds that can cause detrimental destruction that can often be deadly. Dr. Huilin Gao is using Hurricane Harvey to research how coastal flooding damage can be minimalized in the future.

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, helping people get back on their feet as quickly as possible is a high priority. Drs. Maria Koliou and Stephanie Paal are conducting new research to learn how communities both recover from natural disasters and withstand them.

Dr. H. Gene Hawkins, a professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been named this year’s public-sector recipient for the John “Jake” Landen Memorial Highway Safety Award. The annual award is supported by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and Traffic Safety Industry Division, and recognizes individuals from