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We all have experienced natural hazards in our lives: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunami, floods: they impact our society at the most fundamental levels. Through rigorous testing and outreach programs, the team at the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure is committed to making sure the next natural hazard doesn't have to be a disaster for you and your family. From the Natio... more

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Note: This podcast interview was recorded before the CFS10 shake table tests, which took place in June and July of 2025.

In this episode, earthquake engineers Tara Hutchinson, of UC San Diego, and Ben Schafer, of Johns Hopkins University, explain ho... more

Note: This podcast interview was recorded before the CFS10 shake table tests, which took place in June and July of 2025. In this episode, earthquake engineers Tara Hutchinson, of UC San Diego, and Ben Schafer, of Johns Hopkins University, discuss the... more

Note: This podcast interview was recorded before the CFS10 shake table tests, which took place in June 2025 at UC San Diego. 

The landmark NSF-funded Cold-formed Steel 10 research project, CFS10, is evaluating the seismic performance of tall buildin... more

University of Florida Professor and research engineer Nina Stark dives into the logistics of post-hurricane data collection. In 2024, as part of the Nearshore Extreme Events Reconnaissance (NEER) team, Stark deployed to the west coast of Florida befo... more

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Dr. Erica Fischer
Associate professor at Oregon State University specializing in fire research.
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Arindam Chowdhury
Wind engineer and professor at Florida International University
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Episode: Designing the World’s Largest Wind-Wave Research Lab
Diane Moug
Early career academic focused on natural hazards research; she discusses her experience with the CAREER Award proposal process.
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Rachel Davidson
Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware and core faculty member in the Disaster Research Center.
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Laura Luna
Third-year PhD student at UC Davis working on numerical modeling of cemented sands.
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Episode: Modeling EQs in a centrifuge with UC Davis graduate students
Jose Louis Caisapanta
Master's student at UC Davis who is transitioning to the PhD program and focuses on geotechnical earthquake engineering.
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Erik Salna
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Host with expertise in natural hazards and design engineering, guiding discussions on resilience and infrastructure during extreme events.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • The best!

    Whether you're in the industry or just like to nerd out on sience and engineering content, Design Safe Radio does not disappoint!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendan | StartInPhx.com
    United States8 years ago
  • Hurricane season in Florida

    We just moved to Florida three years ago, this year has been crazy with the Number of hurricanes coming up the coast, what a great show for resources and information regarding hurricanes and preparedness! Thank you!!

    Ray from Game Changing Dad's.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Razor9494
    United States8 years ago
  • In Depth and Fascinating

    There's so much to learn about the incredible research going on around the world into improving safety and resilience of communities as they face natural hazards. This show has a well-curated stream of guests, is very timely in its coverage of current events, and is filling a cool niche. The content can be a bit heavy sometimes if seismic engineering, storm surge modeling, and the like aren't your cup of tea (certainly a strong cup of tea), but this podcast is deeply fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tariq.discoverer
    United States8 years ago
  • How Research Can Improve Public Safety

    This is a review specifically of the episode in which Prof. Clint Dawson was interviewed about storm surge forecasting for Hurricane Harvey, but I have listened to and enjoyed a few other episodes. These podcasts are great because they link directly to the researchers and let them describe, in their own words, what they are studying and how it can improve public safety during and after natural hazards. Prof. Dawson described how he became interested in modeling of coastal flooding, and then hi... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Joel Casey Dietrich
    United States8 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its timely and relevant discussions on natural disasters and resilience strategies.

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Conferences, reconnaissance opportunities for NHERI grad students
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about some of the stories from February last year when you were doing reconnaissance in Turkey?
Nurullah shared his experiences engaging with affected communities during the February earthquake investigations, highlighting the importance of local knowledge and language.
Intro to cold-formed steel as resilient framing material
Q: What advantages does cold-form steel offer in structural design?
Cold-form steel provides a nice material design space, allowing different ductilities and strengths that help dissipate seismic energy while addressing local buckling issues.
Intro to cold-formed steel as resilient framing material
Q: What is cold-form steel?
Cold-form steel is a type of steel that is made by bending sheet steel into specific shapes and is lighter and more efficient than traditional hot-rolled steel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DesignSafe Radio

What is DesignSafe Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersection of engineering and natural hazards, this podcast offers insightful discussions focusing on disaster resilience and the innovative approaches to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and geological events. Regular themes include topics like wildfire mitigation, advancements in structural materials, and the deployment of new technologies for natural disaster preparedness. The content is enriched by contributions from experts across academia and industry, who share their research and findings on critical issues such as seismic safety, urban infrastructure resilience, and community preparedness strategies against various natural threats.

Unique in its commitment to both scientific rigor and practical community appl... more

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