The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to establish the Atlantic Resiliency Innovation Institute (ARII) in Marshfield, MA. The purpose of this grant is to create an independent innovation and technology hub and laboratory to study coastal hazard events and develop mitigation and construction solutions to improve regional resiliency. Key activities include forming a Coastal Hazard Lab, hiring a Science Director and Academy Director, leasing classroom space for a Coastal Academy to provide workforce development in areas such as GIS, CAD, construction safety, data analysis, and sustainable building practices. The grant aims to grow a new workforce to support the region's economic development and climate resilience goals. The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is the primary awardee, with the intent to sub-award funds to the Atlantic Resiliency Innovation Institute (ARII), a partnership between Northeastern University, the Town of Marshfield, the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, and Marshfield Public Schools.
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