NIST has one of the world’s premier earthquake risk groups and getting to know my new NIST colleagues greatly expands my ideas for my thesis research which is also in earthquake analysis for cold-formed steel structures. This program not only provides financial support for the research work, but also more importantly, it continues to enhance my ability for research collaboration and advance my professional research knowledge and experience more efficiently.

The PREP program has provided me with the opportunity to work with great researchers at JHU and NIST. I believe that this experience has been very beneficial for my personal and professional growth, and has made me a better researcher.

Being part of the HNPC affords me dual-status as a full JHU postdoc and a full NIST associate, with the benefits and resources that come with these positions. For me, one of the critical benefits is access to mentoring from both JHU faculty and NIST staff. This has not only opened up paths to collaborate scientifically but also given me a broader space to share and receive feedback on my ideas.