ICON Hazards Research Group
ICON Hazards Research Group at Rowan University
Dr. Garner is currently the PI of the ICON Hazards Research group at Rowan University. The group is broadly interested in understanding how our warming climate impacts changes on natural hazards in the U.S. and around the world. We use statistical modeling and analyses on large datasets (both observational and modeled) to help us understand how anthropogenic emissions may already be impacting hazards such as tropical cyclones and coastal flooding, as well as how those impacts might be amplified in warmer future climates. If you are interested in joining the ICON Hazards Research group, please feel free to contact Dr. Garner at garnera@rowan.edu to inquire about potential openings for researchers within the group.
Current Group Members
Amy Appollina
My research focuses on building a database for global sea level rise projections. Short term and long term projections are considered to help us analyze uncertainties in projections, different methodologies, and predict how much sea level will rise in the future. Soon we will turn the database into a website so the information is easily accessible for everyone. I am excited to continue working on this project as I proceed with my academic career.
Jessica Slotter
My work within the ICON Hazards group involves collecting local projections of sea level rise from across regions in North America and integrating them into a database. From the data collected we can surmise how prepared a location's local government and businesses are for future risks associated with sea level rise.
In the future, we plan to transfer this information into a public website so it can be readily accessible. I look forward to continuing with this project, and bringing some of my other interests into use while I do!
Past Group Members
Sarah E. Sosa
My work with the ICON Hazards group focuses on constructing a database of regional assessment reports in the U.S., allowing us to analyze projection methodologies, emission scenarios, and low, central and high sea-level estimates. We consider future projections for the years 2050, 2100, and 2150, to play an essential role in determining how well-prepared a state is to support stakeholder’ long term risk and resiliency to future sea-level rise.
My independent research project takes a closer look at the political leanings of each coastal state, and examines possible links between this and characteristics of their relative sea-level rise projections.
Mackenzie M. Weaver
I study changes in tropical cyclone climatology using synthetic storms generated from climate models. One of my current projects focuses on changes in tropical cyclone genesis patterns of storms that affect the northeast U.S. I am looking to see how these patterns may shift in a changing climate and how this may impact the threat tropical cyclones pose to the east coast.
My other interests include atmospheric science, climate change, sea-level rise, and natural hazards. I hope to continue my research in these areas as I progress through my academic career!