The Visualizing Coastal Hazards project is designed to bridge research and teaching by focusing on effective communication of hazards in the built environment, particularly within coastal regions facing environmental and industrial shifts. This project, rooted in the NSF-funded initiative "Enabling Smart Cities in Coastal Regions of Environmental and Industrial Change," aims to strengthen adaptive capacity for the Texas Gulf Coast by developing sociotechnical networks. Students and researchers work together to create visualizations that translate complex hazard data into accessible formats, supporting informed decision-making for both local communities and policymakers. Through this project, students gain hands-on experience in risk assessment, digital visualization tools, and the integration of sociotechnical insights to build resilience against environmental risks.
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