Dam engineering is about dams, but is done by and for people. As a result, in order to achieve dam safety, we need to understand not just dams, but also the people (including ourselves) involved in designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and benefitting from them. Social scientists have been studying people scientifically for more than a century, and we are now at a point historically where the social sciences have generated valuable...

Hypersonic Weapons are accelerating the pace at DoD for the evaluation of potential weapon system concepts and mission sets. As DoD is preparing for $10 billion to enable fielding of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) within the next five years, this has created a surge of a rapid R&D for Hypersonic Technologies. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target and alternatively, Hypersonic cruise missiles...

When responding to a disaster or when evaluating risks to prepare for the next one, you need really good data, or more specifically, actionable insights that will empower your first responders, recovery teams, leaders, and the public with the situational awareness and predictive foresight to speed up recovery, mitigate risks, and optimize preparation and response. When dual hurricanes hit Puerto Rico in 2017, Atkins and Alteryx Partner used th...

The treatment and management of COVID-19 patients is evolving rapidly. There is a global effort to discover novel treatments and test existing therapies that are safe and effective.To date, the FDA has only granted a few Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 related treatments including: Remdesivir from Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ – GILD), convalescent plasma and gammaCore SapphireTM CV from electroCore, Inc. (NASDAQ – ECOR)....

Join us on October 13, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm for the Delhi Dam Failure. This webinar will involve the presentation of the Delhi Dam failure case history. Delhi Dam failed on July 24, 2010 during a record storm. The failure was a result of a number of factors all contributing to the ultimate failure. The review of dam failure by a forensic team allowed for a good understanding of the mechanisms that lead to failure. Analysis were performed wh...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 10/7-10/8/2020 DSI’s 8th Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium will provide the latest updates on US efforts to advance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense. This forum will convene senior-level officials from throughout the military and federal and state governments to share their unique insi...

Our second annual event is now transitioning to digital, where public communicators across the United States can learn the best social media strategies that are working right now. Get a handle on 2020 and learn from your peers on how to confidently communicate with the public you serve. S4SCON is a fully interactive experience where attendees can engage with speakers and other participants!

Every day, information is generated and made available to the public about the risks and benefits of public policies, new products, and corporate behavior. People are accessing this information in real time via traditional news, online media, and word of mouth. The public’s near-instant access to this unfiltered information presents significant new risks, including reputation damage for companies who cause health or environmental damage,...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. This event defines and showcases the global commercial UAV industry, with a special focus on solutions in the Americas region and a glimpse into the world of urban air mobility. It has shown consistent growth for 5 straight years, with 3,000+ attendees projected in 2019 and a record 188 exhibiting companies. It moves to much larger...

With 33 million square feet of space spread across 23 campuses, facility management is a complex process at Penn State University under normal circumstances. In the midst of a global pandemic, the team practiced innovation and leveraged technology to adjust to capacity reductions, create remote learning rooms, and keep everyone on the same page as they prepared for a safe return to campus. Learn how they planned, how the first few weeks have g...