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Development of Educational Modules to Assess Flood Risk and Mitigation Strategies for Coastal Communities

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Publication Date

August 23, 2022

Start Date

June 26, 2022

End Date

June 29, 2022

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page Count

11

DOI

10.18260/1-2--41979

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https://peer.asee.org/41979

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202

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Carla Lopez Del Puerto University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Ismael Pagan-Trinidad University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Raul Zapata-Lopez University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Humberto Cavallin University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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Rey Montalvo University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Student at University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

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Abstract

Coastal Communities are exposed to multiple hazards including hurricanes, storm surges, waves, and riverine flash floods. This paper presents the outcome of a Basin-wide Flood Multi-hazard Risks module that was developed and offered as part of a collaboration between two research projects:  the UPRM-DHS Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (CRC) funded by the Department of Homeland Security and the Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainability Education Undergraduate Program (RISE-UP) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The content was designed to give students an understanding of complex project management in coastal communities. The main learning objective was for students to be able to assess and recognize the actions that can be taken to improve resiliency in coastal communities. Students learned how to manage multi-hazard floods. Through knowledge gained by participating in lectures, discussions, and the development of case studies, students were able to assess flood risk and current mitigation strategies for coastal communities in Puerto Rico. The learning experience provided an overview of the history, needs, and challenges that coastal communities face regarding flood and coastal hazards. Through the case studies, students were able to appreciate and understand the risk exposure on the natural and built infrastructure, and the importance of always taking into consideration the social impact.

Lopez Del Puerto, C., & Pagan-Trinidad, I., & Zapata-Lopez, R., & Cavallin, H., & Montalvo, R. (2022, August), Development of Educational Modules to Assess Flood Risk and Mitigation Strategies for Coastal Communities Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41979

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