Education & Engagement

Impact in the Classroom and Community

Empowering the next generation of coastal resilience champions

The Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience is developing educational minors and certificates related to climate change adaptation and resilience to equip students with the knowledge necessary to build resilient communities. In addition, ICAR plans to develop continuing education opportunities to support the existing workforce and prepare them for a future with a changing climate.

Education Initiatives

A minor in climate adaptation and resilience and a handful of certificates highlight the educational offerings at Old Dominion University created in concert with ICAR.
Education Initiatives

Education Initiatives

A minor in climate adaptation and resilience and a handful of certificates highlight the educational offerings at Old Dominion University created in concert with ICAR:

Minor

Engineering Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Resilience

This minor is offered by the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Technology of the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology. The minor features core courses Adaptation to Sea Level Rise and Managing the Climate Crisis, along with a range of resilience focused electives.
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Certificates

Hazards and Emergency Management Certificate

This undergraduate certificate is for students and professionals pursuing careers in emergency management and related hazards analysis. The certificate is administered by the Department of Political Science and Geography. The certificate is available to undergraduates and non-degree seeking professionals.
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Environmental Resources and Policy Certificate

This undergraduate certificate is designed to educate students in the distribution and accessibility of environmental resources (i.e., fresh water and fossil fuels). The certificate is administered by the Department of Political Science and Geography. The certificate is available to undergraduates and non-degree seeking professionals who meet the requirements.
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Urban Studies and Planning Certificate

This undergraduate certificate is a program for students and professionals pursuing careers in urban and adaptation planning, city or county management, and community resilience building. The certificate is administered by the Department of Political Science and Geography. The certificate is available to undergraduates and non-degree seeking professionals who meet the requirements.
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Multidisciplinary Programs

Multidisciplinary Programs

The Coastal Community Design Collaborative (CCDC)
A joint program between Hampton University Architecture and Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering Technology, the program offers a two-course series on adaptive design, which prepares students to work in industry in sea level rise adaptation.
CCDC

Dr. Nicole Hutton

Assistant Director of Engagement

Phone: 757-683-3841
Email: nhuttons@odu.edu
Dr. Nicole Hutton
757-683-3841
nhuttons@odu.edu

Assistant Director of Engagement

For more information about ICAR’s Engagement Activities, please contact ICAR’s Assistant Director for Engagement at alarkin@odu.edu

Assistant Director of Engagement

Andrew Larkin

Andrew Larkin is the Assistant Director for Engagement for the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR). Before joining ICAR in 2025, he worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for 27 years in both Washington, D.C. and Norfolk. During his tenure with NOAA, Larkin developed skills in legislative and public outreach, as well as grants management. He played a pivotal role in various coastal resilience, habitat restoration, marine protected area, and Chesapeake Bay initiatives. His work with ICAR focuses on connecting ODU’s research and expertise in coastal resilience to benefit Virginia communities facing increased risks from flooding and other climate-related hazards.

Contact Dr. Laura: 757.683.6145