Coastal regions house over 50% of the U.S. population, contribute more than 55% to the national GDP, and are expanding in population and economic importance. However, coastal regions also face escalating challenges such as increased rainfall, saltwater intrusion, erosion, flooding, and extreme weather events like hurricanes. These threats pose significant risks to the safety of coastal populations, infrastructure, properties, and economic stability. Addressing these issues demands an interdisciplinary approach that combines engineering, natural and marine sciences, data sciences, and social sciences. This National Science Foundation Research Traineeship award to the University of Miami will address these issues by training graduate students in the interdisciplinary field of coastal resilience. The project anticipates providing a unique and comprehensive training opportunity for 120 master’s and doctoral students, including 20 funded trainees. Trainees will gain interdisciplinary technical expertise and professional skills in coastal resilience, team science, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Through this project, NRT trainees will participate in internships, identify and research community-specific challenges, and design and implement viable solutions. This NRT will prepare forward-thinking STEM professionals with the breadth of expertise and interdisciplinary training needed to make long-lasting positive contributions that enhance coastal safety and resilience. Trainees w