Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Convective Storms (CIRCS). @NSF / @NOAA multi-site IUCRC between @NIUlive and @UWMadison
DeKalb, IL
Joined December 2023
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Our Center Director, @gensiniwx, recently published a perspectives article in ERL focusing on the impacts of climate change on the insurance industry. doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ae… Check it out!
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Go behind-the-scenes with our @IBHSHailStudy Record Hail Response Team, @gensiniwx and
@NIUlive scientists, as they confirmed the largest hailstone ever recorded in #Illinois this week.
Watch the full process and learn how this research helps improve our understanding of hail and supports stronger, more resilient communities. @NSF_CIRCS youtu.be/KnWPFu-6Bc8
CIRCS retweeted
Severe convective storms are driving major insured losses. Insurers are backing new research to strengthen data, risk assessment, and resilience.
Read more: bit.ly/452osIh
#ExtremeWeather #RiskManagement
CIRCS retweeted
Severe convective storms drove ~$46B in insured losses through Q3 2025. Roof damage accounts for up to 90% of residential cat losses according to @IBHS_org. States promoting FORTIFIED roofs are cutting damage and improving affordability.
Read more: bit.ly/48wSqqj
Our inaugural IAB meeting was a huge success! Thank you to all the industry members, PIs, and students who participated. We look forward to seeing the funded projects evolve.
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CIRCS retweeted
NIU, in partnership with the @UWMadison, is launching a new public-private Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Convective Storms (@NSF_CIRCS), to be headed by NIU Atmospheric Science Professor @gensiniwx. newsroom.niu.edu/with-nsf-no…
Ready for liftoff! 🚀
newsroom.niu.edu/with-nsf-no…
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We are absolutely thrilled that over 70 people have registered for our upcoming planning meeting! If you operate in a space that is sensitive to convective storms, consider joining us in September! circsiucrc.org/