Conference: Geotechnical Engineering Research Needs for Natural Hazard Mitigation; Washington, DC; January 2026

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Abstract

This grant supports a one-day conference organized by the Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering (COGGE) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The conference will engage geotechnical and other engineers, infrastructure owners and managers from the public and private sectors, and academic experts to explore elements of a geotechnical engineering research agenda related to natural hazard risk management and mitigation. Discussion will focus on recent extreme floods, wildfires, landslides, and hurricanes and the performance of geotechnical materials and infrastructure. Considering these events, participants will discuss where current understanding of system behavior, design approaches, or predictive modeling may be insufficient and discuss the types of research that could be conducted to fill knowledge gaps. Attention will be given to research applicable across different types of hazardous events. Major discussion themes and potential elements of a future research agenda will be synthesized. Discussions from the event are intended to inform future geotechnical engineering research directions with potential to improve risk assessment, long-term infrastructure performance, and public safety. The conference will include moderated expert panels and structured discussions centered on geotechnical behavior under complex loading, saturation, and multi-hazard conditions. Discussion topics also include challenges in applying current modeling t

Key facts

NSF award ID
2544851
Awardee
National Academy of Sciences (DC)
SAM.gov UEI
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PI
Sammantha Magsino
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, HAZARD AND DISASTER REDUCTION, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS, WOMEN, MINORITY, DISABLED, NEC
Estimated total
$49,954
Funds obligated
$49,954
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
09/01/2025 → 08/31/2027