CHEER News
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Newsweek: CHEER Government Thrust Leader Sheds Light on Sea Level Rise, Flooding Consequences in Texas
A.R. Siders, an expert on climate change adaptation policies with an emphasis on managed retreat, explains the numerous and far-reaching repercussions of sea level rise across Texas.
Newsweek: Hub Researcher Cites New NOAA Map to Illustrate Sea Level Rise Risks in NYC
Shangjia Dong, a professor of construction and environmental engineering and a member of the Hub’s buildings thrust, explains how even minimal flooding in New York City would drastically disrupt its vital facilities and functions, putting residents and key resources at risk.
Message from the Director: Fall 2025
Welcome to the sixth issue of The CHEER Chronicle, the quarterly e-newsletter designed to keep you informed on the latest news and milestones of the Hub.
Bloomberg: CHEER Partner Spotlighted for Piloting Innovative Insurance Initiative in NC
This Bloomberg article covers a first: a catastrophe bond that rewards homeowners and their insurer for installing “super roofs.” The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA), one of the Hub’s practitioner partners, was the first organization to test drive this first-of-its-kind initiative.
Apply Now: Applications Open for CHEER’s 2026 Summer Scholars Program
The CHEER Hub is recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for its fourth-annual summer scholars program at East Carolina University. Applications are due Friday, January, 30th.
Tampa Bay Times: Hub Researcher Discusses Hurricane Hazards for Pregnant, Postpartum Women and Children
In this feature, households thrust leader Sarah DeYoung, an expert in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, sheds light on the unique hazards infants and pregnant and postpartum women face during hurricanes and offers tips on staying safe before, during, and after storms.
Partner Perspectives – North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
The Hub is thrilled to feature the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) in the Fall 2025 issue of Partner Perspectives, a quarterly column that highlights the strategic, collaborative work done alongside one of CHEER’s 25 partner organizations.
Student Spotlight – Micaha Dean Hughes
Micaha Dean Hughes, a member of the Hub’s evaluation team and Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University, uses data to tell stories that humanize CHEER’s research and amplify its social and scientific impact.
Atmos: Hub Researcher Offers Expert Advice on Pet Safety During Disasters
In this ATMOS feature, Sarah DeYoung, leader of the Hub’s households thrust and expert in pet evacuation during disasters, offers insight and instruction on protecting pets from extreme climate events and disasters.
From The Field: CHEER PhD Student Travels to Houston, Collaborates with Community Partner on Data Collection
Sydney Dyck, a PhD student on CHEER households thrust, traveled to Houston, Texas, to work with The Restoration Team, one of the Hub’s community partners and SEED grant recipients.
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