In our third and final episode with Lori Peek of the NHERI CONVERGE facility, we learn how to get involved in extreme events research (EER). Formal education or training is not required. Peek directs listeners to the CONVERGE website for details on the NSF-funded extreme events groups to see which appeal to you. You can join more than one.
The data collected by EER groups goes toward engineering research, but Peek says that by working with local communities, there are ways to apply damage mitigation lessons directly, from the bottom up.
Lastly, Peek urges anyone interested in disaster research to explore other CONVERGE resources. The CONVERGE modules help train people to conduct field research.
NHERI CONVERGE website: https://converge.colorado.edu/
List of extreme events research groups: https://converge.colorado.edu/research-networks/
NHERI CONVERGE training modules and other resources: https://converge.colorado.edu/resources/
