FIU Extreme Events Institute
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11200 SW 8th Street, AHC5, Room 220, Miami, FL 33199
Joined May 2019
The 2025 hurricane season is finally over. For the full report, see the National Hurricane Center's link in their post below.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30. Here is a recap from NHC. For the full report, visit: https://t.co/dqJV8Tb4Gj
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NHERI Wall of Wind researcher Arindam Chowdhury and colleague, Jack Puelo, from Delaware, were in DC to speak on the importance of the future NICHE, the National Full-Scale Testing Facility for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, Surge, and Wave Events. @NSF @NHERIDesignSafe
Over the past two days, @FIUExtremeEvent researcher Arindam Chowdhury and his colleague, Jack Puelo, from @UDelaware, have been in DC to speak on panels and share with policymakers the importance of NICHE. NICHE, the National Full-Scale Testing Facility for Community Hardening in
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We are extremely saddened with the news of Dr. Peter Irwin's passing. Dr. Irwin helped build the FIU Wall of Wind Program. RWDI Mourns the Loss of Founding Partner and Wind Engineering Pioneer, Peter Irwin: https://t.co/heyEN9rJnf
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We had a great time hosting a tour for Dr. Isabella Zapata’s Dynamics for Civil Engineering Systems class at the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind at the FIU College of Engineering and Computing. They're our next generation of civil engineers. NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind: https://t.co/sAPC9AwYXB
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The NHERI Wall of Wind at FIU in Miami recently tested a research project related to solar farms. The objective is to make solar farms more resilient to extreme wind conditions. The project is a joint effort by Colorado State University and the University at Buffalo.
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FIU’s Dr. Navid Tahvildari, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been exploring ways AI can improve the speed of storm surge forecasting. How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives | FIU News:
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FIU researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence can improve the speed of storm surge forecasting.
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Today is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Wilma crossing South Florida: https://t.co/KrRsdkOSJl Over the last 20 years, the FIU Wall of Wind has done a wide range of innovative research that has helped reduce the impact of hurricanes: https://t.co/AbQvRQ4hfx
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FIU’s Wall of Wind turns hurricane fury into science, marking 20 years of breakthroughs that strengthen buildings and protect communities.
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We enjoyed recently hosting the FIU Office of International Student & Scholar Services and new FIU international students to learn about hurricane science, mitigation, and preparedness and the important research of the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind. https://t.co/WokyzjMz2N
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The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of hurricanes. Learn more, watch our “Fireside Chat” with Deborah Koch, Executive Dir., American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys: https://t.co/GRTbc61FE2 A FIU Commons for Justice Project. @SFLRedCross
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The National Hurricane Center is tracking developing tropical systems in the Atlantic. Complete your hurricane plan. Learn more about hurricane forecasting from Ken Graham, former NHC Director: https://t.co/ILnId75GP2 FIU Emergency Management:
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Congratulations Houssam Al Sayegh, Wall of Wind Research Specialist, for officially earning your Professional Engineer (PE) license in the great state of Florida! Houssam says: "I am grateful to my mentors, colleagues, friends, and family who have provided guidance and support."
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Emergency Management plays a critical role before, during, and after a hurricane. Learn more: “Fireside Chat” with Pete Gomez, Director, Miami-Dade Dept. of Emergency Management: https://t.co/O76G5H9rAh Created by FIU Commons for Justice Project; funded by the Mellon Foundation.
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Today, September 10th, is the statistical peak of the hurricane season. Thankfully, the tropics are currently quiet. Complete your hurricane plan, and don't forget your pets. Learn more: https://t.co/3vT67JuK8b FIU Emergency Management Hurricane Info: https://t.co/7tpiRyK4U0
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Watch our “Fireside Chat” with Robert Molleda, NWS Meteorologist-in-Charge: https://t.co/CQjnTjfGb6 To watch other “Fireside Chats” visit: https://t.co/kNylvXOiU4 This community outreach was created by the FIU Commons for Justice Project and funded by the Mellon Foundation.
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25th anniversary of Cat. 1 Hurricane Katrina hitting South Florida is Aug. 25, 2005. If you’re a FIU international student new to Miami, attend: Storm Smart: Hurricane Preparedness Workshop, Sept. 9, 2:30pm. Workshop is open to all FIU students. RSVP: https://t.co/8MGOvY9iSN
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We are hiring a Temporary Research Assistant at the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind. To apply, visit https://t.co/d9B1qUHf0o Select: Prospective or Current Employee Search Job ID: 535146
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We were happy to host FIU students at the NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind as part of their campus tour of activities before they left for Washington, D.C.
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South Florida teachers attended our NSF supported Wind Engineering for STEM Teachers Workshop at FIU. They learned about the NHERI Wall of Wind, wind engineering, and how to use a wind tunnel. They have now taken their new knowledge into their classrooms. @NSF @NHERIDesignSafe
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Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic is expected to become a hurricane. At this time, direct impacts from Erin are not expected for South Florida but continue to monitor. NWS Miami Office urges that we get hurricane information from reliable sources: https://t.co/16YeGcJ63E
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Dr. Elawady, Associate Professor, FIU College of Engineering and Computing was selected as a 2025 Faculty Senate Award recipient for Excellence in Research & Creative Activities! Dr. Elawady is also a researcher at the NHERI Wall of Wind.
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