University of Miami’s National Summer Transportation Institute (UM-NSTI)

Already inhabited by more than 50% of the population and contributing to more than 55% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP), coastal regions are still continuing to grow and attract people. At the same time, coastal regions are facing increasing threats from erosion and flooding caused by chronic events including sea level rise and heavy rainfall, as well as discrete extreme events such as hurricanes. These events put people and properties, as well as the region's economies, at risk. It is through deliberate and strategic investments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, outreach and workforce initiatives, that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has the workforce to meet challenges, while advancing and maintaining US technological superiority. The University of Miami is requesting to host the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) program to encourage the younger underrepresented generations into the STEM disciplines and coastal transportation infrastructure. Activities will include lectures, laboratory hands-on activities, and fun competitions related to coastal transportation infrastructure. participants will engage in science rich activities, and develop critical thinking, teamwork, and career development skills.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $34984
• Contract Numbers:

  CREATE UTC Contract Number 69A3552348330

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Coastal Research and Education Actions for Transportation Equity

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  77666

  University of Miami

  1320 S. Dixie Highway
  Ste. 650
  Coral Gables, FL  United States  33146
• Managing Organizations:

  Coastal Research and Education Actions for Transportation Equity

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  77666
• Project Managers:

  Bruner, Britain

  Kulesza, Stacey

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Miami

  1320 S. Dixie Highway
  Ste. 650
  Coral Gables, FL  United States  33146
• Principal Investigators:

  Ghahremaninezhad, Ali

• Start Date: 20240601
• Expected Completion Date: 20250531
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Climate change adaptation; Coastal engineering; Education and training; Erosion; Floods
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Education and Training; Environment; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01929242
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Coastal Research and Education Actions for Transportation Equity
• Contract Numbers: CREATE UTC Contract Number 69A3552348330
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Aug 29 2024 5:09PM