When the waters rise: Using data science to prepare N.C. for future floods

When The Waters Rise: Using Data Science to Prepare N.C. for Future Floods Tuesday, Oct 21, 1pm Pleasants Family Assembly Room, Wilson Library
When the waters rise: Using data science to prepare N.C. for future floods

When

October 21, 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Where

Wilson Library, Pleasants Family Assembly Room
201 South Road, Chapel hill, North Carolina, 27515

Event Type

One year after Hurricane Helene—and in the wake of numerous storms and devastating floods that have reshaped communities across North Carolina—the Institute for the Environment and the School of Data Science and Society are convening a panel of Carolina researchers to explore how data science is helping us prepare for the next flood.

This timely discussion will highlight innovative approaches to flood prediction, risk assessment and community resilience, showcasing how interdisciplinary research is driving data-informed responses to extreme weather events.