In this episode, hosts Mati and Dom complain about daylight savings, fret over AP tests, and go over 3 good news stories! Then they move onto the main subject of the episode which is coastal engineering, and how mangroves can actually protect cities. Finally, they end off with an interview with coastal engineer Leonard Barrera.
Leonardo Barrera
Leonard Barrera is a coastal engineer helping coastal communities engage in the design and construction of resilient coastal infrastructure considering the impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities associated with a changing climate. His background is in engineering, graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering.
Barrera works at Cummins Cederberg, Inc., a coastal and marine engineering firm, as a Senior Engineer managing projects related to all aspects of coastal engineering. His interests include coastal resiliency, storm surge modeling, coastal infrastructure design, vulnerability assessments, and flood mapping.
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