Exciting news! Lehigh University and Rice University are thrilled to announce the launch of our research consortium dedicated to advancing the fields of catastrophe modeling and resilience. This dynamic initiative will build strong partnerships between leading university researchers and expert industry professionals. By uniting academic rigor with practical expertise, the consortium aims to tackle critical research challenges and collectively elevate the standards and capabilities within the catastrophe modeling sector. We eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking advancements that this collaborative endeavor will yield.