Multi-Hazard Shelter Design Addresses Cyclones and Heat SimultaneouslyCivil engineers and climate scientists are collaborating on infrastructure that protects vulnerable populations from multiple climate threats. The first pilot project transforms existing cyclone shelters in Bangladesh to provide cooling refuge during extreme heat events.The Jameel Observatory–Climate Resilience Early Warning System Network began construction of its first...
The Idaho Ranch That Grounds a National ExecutiveManaging electrical infrastructure across an entire continent demands sustained focus, high-stakes decision-making, and the ability to operate under constant pressure. Karl Studer, who oversees a major electrical power division spanning the United States, Canada, and Australia, has found an unusual counterbalance to those demands: life on a working ranch in rural Idaho.Karl Studer was born and...
What Plan B Net Zero Actually Means for German FamiliesBehind the business model innovations, the AI platforms, and the infrastructure milestones is a straightforward promise to everyday customers: reliable green electricity at a fair price, with none of the friction that has made energy providers one of the most complained-about categories in consumer services.For a family in Germany, switching to Plan B Net Zero means spending around ten...
Alumnus Kelcy Warren has made the largest gift in the University of Texas at Arlington’s history, a contribution university leaders say will markedly expand opportunities for students, faculty and research. The transformational gift, announced by UTA officials, reflects a deepening commitment from a prominent graduate whose philanthropy targets long-term institutional growth. University administrators emphasized that the donation from...
The Colcom Foundation has built a measurable legacy through strategic philanthropy focused on conservation, civic engagement and evidence-based grantmaking. Since establishing its grantmaking programs, the foundation has emphasized outcomes, aligning resources with organizations that pursue long-term, scalable solutions to environmental and social challenges. The foundation is a member of the International Federation of Non-Governmental...
Dr. Andrew Jacono is a prominent board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work has shaped contemporary approaches to facial rejuvenation. Based in New York, he leads a practice that emphasizes both surgical precision and aesthetic subtlety, offering procedures ranging from advanced facelifts to noninvasive facial enhancements. Educated and trained in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Andrew Jacono has become known for...