Conducting research is a critical element of SCIPP. Research allows us to contribute to the advancement of science while concurrently meeting needs that are identified through our stakeholder networks. We conduct social and physical science research related to climate hazards and challenges.
Social science methods are employed to understand needs and the contexts in which decisions are made so that our research, products and services are relevant to decision makers. Physical science research is conducted to better understand the physical surroundings and the climate hazards that impact the southern U.S. Below are some of the recent lines of research we have been pursuing.
Past Research
An Analysis of Observed Changes in the Surface Water Budget in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Research dates: 2012
Investigator(s): Amanda Billiot, Barry Keim
Surveying Flood Information Needs: An Academic-Federal Partnership
Research dates: 2011 - 2012
Investigator(s): Rachel Riley, Renee Edwards
Trends in Heavy Precipitation Across the SCIPP Region
Research dates: 2011
Investigator(s): Esther White, James Hocker, Mark Shafer
The Effects of Religiosity and Religious Affiliation on Trauma and Interpretation Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Research dates: 2011
Investigator(s): Renee Edwards
A Storm Surge Database for the U.S. Gulf Coast
Research dates: 2010-2013
Investigator(s): Hal Needham, Barry Keim
Hydro-Climatological Drought Analyses and Projections Using Meteorological and Hydrological Drought Indices
Research dates: 2010-2012
Investigator(s): Lu Liu, Yang Hong, Mark Shafer, Rachel Riley, James Hocker
Assessing Climate-Related Needs in Oklahoma and along the Gulf Coast
Research dates: 2010-2012
Investigator(s): Rachel Riley, Hal Needham, Lynne Carter
Changing Public Perception of Climate Change in the United States
Research dates: 2009-2013
Investigator(s): Wanyun Shao, Barry Keim, James Garand, Lawrence Hamilton
Mechanisms of Urban Influence on Precipitation in the Southeastern United States: Detection, Storm Bifurcation, and Synoptic Characteristics
Research dates: 2008-2012
Investigator(s): Anna Trevino, Robert Rohli, David P. Brown
Annual Volume and Area Variations in Tropical Cyclone Rainfall over the Eastern United States
Research dates: 2008-2010
Investigator(s): Ricardo Nogueira, Barry Keim
Variability of Rainfall From Tropical Cyclones in the Eastern USA and its Association to the AMO and ENSO
Research dates: 2008-2010
Investigator(s): Ricardo Nogueira, Barry Keim, David Brown, Kevin Robbins
Drought Management in Oklahoma and Missouri
Research dates: 2008-2010
Investigator(s): Heather Campbell, Mark Shafer, Ken Crawford
Quantifying Vulnerability to Weather and Climate Hazards in the United States
Research dates: 2008-2010
Investigator(s): Robert Gottlieb, James Hocker, Mark Shafer
South Central U.S. Hazard and Climate Change Planning Assessment
Research dates: 2008 - 2013
Investigator(s): Rachel Riley, Renee Edwards, Lynne Carter, Mark Shafer, Margret Boone, James Hocker
