Kelsea Best, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Urban Climate Resilience and Adaptation Disparities, The Ohio State University
Dr. Kelsea Best is an assistant professor with a joint appointment in Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering and City and Regional Planning. Kelsea’s research focuses on understanding how climate change interacts with human societies and infrastructure, how people may adapt to climate change effects, and how climate adaptation measures can be designed and implemented in a just and equitable way. Her work is highly interdisciplinary and strives to connect methods, disciplines, and researchers from across geographies and fields. Some of her current projects include assessing renters’ vulnerability to natural disasters and identifying infrastructure needs for climate-migrant-receiving communities.
Sessions
Talking Rainfall, Risk, & Resilience
Flash floods devastated parts of Texas and New Mexico this year, highlighting the increased frequency and intensity of rainfall extremes in recent years. This has sparked important conversations about emergency preparedness and community resilience in the face of natural disasters. Join us for a timely and urgent discussion of flooding, infrastructure resilience, and recovery. Learn […]
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