"Excessive rainfall can cause catastrophic socio-economic losses to a community or nation. An analysis of changes in gross regional product identifies ways in which extreme precipitation affects global economic productivity."

Congratulations to AOSC senior Leah Hopson for being selected as a University of Maryland Senior Marshal! Leah is the first Senior Marshal to represent our department.

AOSC graduated senior Sam Varga has been announced as 1 of 3 CMNS students selected as a Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar for the 2021-22 period. Professor Tim Canty served as Sam's academic advisor.