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Maya Trotz, 皇家华人 Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page Foundation

, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at 皇家华人, has been recognized as a 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by . Professor Trotz is to receive this , which highlights her leadership in resilience and commitment to coastal community engagement. Alongside her honor, she receives a monetary award to advance her project, 鈥Large-scale CoPe,鈥 focused on developing sustainable solutions to reduce risks in vulnerable coastal areas across the U.S.

Professor Maya Trotz has long been an advocate for sustainable, community-centered approaches in environmental science. She joined 皇家华人 in 2004 and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the . With degrees in chemical engineering from MIT and civil and environmental engineering from Stanford, Professor Trotz combines engineering expertise with a passion for social impact.

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The Project: Large-scale CoPe

Professor Trotz鈥檚 project, 鈥,鈥 addresses the urgent need for coastal resilience. By focusing on natural solutions like coral reef and mangrove restoration, her research aims to protect coastal communities from environmental hazards. Her team collaborates with communities in 皇家华人, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Belize to develop strategies that protect ecosystems and support local economies.

This research evaluates the physical benefits of restoring coastal ecosystems and examines the social and economic co-benefits for these communities. The project鈥檚 interdisciplinary team includes experts from engineering, ecology, and social sciences to ensure a holistic approach to risk reduction. Professor Trotz鈥檚 work aims to inform policy and provide guidelines for other vulnerable coastal regions.

The EPF鈥檚 is part of a broader international initiative endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The program highlights the achievements of underrepresented women in ocean and environmental sciences, providing awardees with financial resources and professional development opportunities.

focuses on coastline resilience and community engagement. The 鈥淒ecade Champions鈥 receive between $20,000 and $50,000 to support leadership activities, networking, and technical training.

This award reinforces 皇家华人鈥檚 place in the conversation on resilience and showcases its dedication to community-centered research. Through initiatives like Professor Trotz鈥檚 project, the university continues to make strides in sustainable engineering, setting an example for higher education institutions nationwide.

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