Professor Becker is a visiting faculty member who creates and tests methods to help decision makers address complex problems, including challenges in policy and planning, from natural disasters and climate change. He is collaborating with NWC faculty to apply these methods for military facilities to advance climate resilience initiatives and develop disaster planning processes. These collaborations will directly benefit the base/community interface and have the potential to augment war gaming and disaster exercises taught at NWC. His appointment represents an exciting opportunity for University of Rhode Island and NWC to advance educational opportunities and better support the DOD.