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Vision
We envision a world where people have equitable access to safe and resilient infrastructure.
Mission
We strive to improve the quality of life by enhancing the sustainability, resiliency, and livability of communities. We do this through applied research at the interface of the social, built, and institutional environments.
Core Values
We are all in. We are committed to giving our ²¹±ô±ô,Ìýembracing grit and determination to produce high-quality, actionable research that improves communities. Â We recognize that we face adversity and uncertainty in research, and meet these challenges with courage, persistence, and a shared commitment to helping every GPO member succeed.Â
We are deeply passionate about our research and its potential to improve engineering outcomes for society. We recognize that passion alone is not enough—we pair it with purposeful action. Even in times of uncertainty, we focus on what we can control and take initiative to drive forward with positive change for ourselves, our research, and our team.Â
We intentionally foster a collaborative environment where every member feels supported and valued.  Our group thrives on diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences both within and outside of our team. We learn from, build upon, and collaborate with each other and our partners. We offer and receive constructive feedback in pursuit of improving each team member, the group, and the research. We recognize and celebrate individual and collective achievements.Â
We are committed to producing high-quality, ethical, and defensible research results. We communicate openly and uphold our promises. We protect the rights and dignity of research participants and follow our IRB protocols. We only publish results that are valid, ethical, and defensible.
We recognize the generosity of individuals and organizations who contribute to our research. In return, we commit to sharing our findings widely—through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and accessible formats like social media and popular press. We ensure that our work reaches the communities and participants who helped make it possible.Â
