Natural disasters impact a community even before they strike, and their effects can linger long after.
The University of Missouri System is working to promote discussion and research collaboration efforts to help support communities affected by disasters across the state.
At the UM System’s quarterly research summit Wednesday, 20 experts met in Memorial Union to present research on social, environmental and disaster resilience.
This theme is timely considering recent extreme weather events across the Midwest, said Mark McIntosh, MU vice chancellor of research and economic development and UM System vice president of research and economic development.
“The universities here in the UM System have an opportunity to dedicate their expertise to providing support for those citizens affected by these disasters,” McIntosh said.
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