Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 12

August 27, 2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

The twelfth committee meeting will be a closed session, as the group will finalize the draft recommendations and address any remaining issues with the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for Luna Lu

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

nothing beyond the event description

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 28, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 11

July 23, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will review recent progress on the draft report. The group will also continue refining potential conclusions and recommedations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for Bora Gencturk

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 23, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 10

June 24 - 25, 2025

Past

About

The study's tenth committee meeting will focus on reviewing report revisions since the last meeting and refining the draft list of key findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for David Rice and Chris Knotts

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 25, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 9

May 13 - 14, 2025

Past

About

The study's 9th meeting will feature only closed sessions, as the committee will provide feedback on the second draft of the report and discuss potential recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for Chris Knotts and Luna Lu

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 19, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Meeting 8

March 10 - 12, 2025

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Agenda

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This eighth committee meeting will occur in two parts: the first (on March 10) will feature presentations from a USACE Geotech expert and a panel focused on R&D drivers from USACE Civil Works HQ, and the second (on March 12) will discuss the impact of innovative materials from the perspective of USACE's Navigation Branch.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 7

February 27 - 28, 2025

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Agenda

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This meeting will be held in Pittsburgh, PA and during the open session, the committee will tour two lock and dam facilities, meet with Pittsburgh District USACE experts, and learn how innovative materials are involved in District operations. During the closed session, the committee will share their reactions and discuss the adjustments needed to the draft report sections.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

All except for Chris Knotts

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A for

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 03, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 6

January 15 - 16, 2025

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Agenda

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This will be the sixth committee meeting of the study examining innovative water mateirals issues faced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) relatated to navigation and flood risk management. During the open session, the committee will hear from various experts, and the committee will share their reactions and discuss follow-up actions during the closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for David Rice

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 21, 2025

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 5

November 21 - 22, 2024

Past

Agenda

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This will be the fifth committee meeting of the study examining innovative water mateirals issues faced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) relatated to navigation and flood risk management. During the open session, the committee will tour various USACE laboratories at the Engineer Research and Development Center. During the closed session, the committee will share their reactions and discuss next steps for information gathering.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

All except for Jeanine Hoey

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 25, 2024

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 4

October 21, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Past

Agenda

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This will be the fourth committee meeting of the study examining innovative water mateirals issues faced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relatated to navigation and flood risk management. During the open session, the committee will hear presentations from leading concrete and composities experts. During the closed session, the committee will share their reactions and discuss next steps for information gathering.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

All except for Chris Knotts and Luna Lu

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Reactions to presentations and next steps to address remaining information gaps

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 22, 2024

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 3

September 23, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Agenda

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During the open session, the committee will hear presentations from a leading water resources expert and the USACE's primary inland waterway materials design laborartory. During the closed session, the committee will share their reactions and discuss next steps for information gathering.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

All

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Reactions to the guest presentation and next steps to address remaining information gaps.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 24, 2024

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 2

August 29, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

Agenda

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This meeting will feature a presentation/Q&A open session from the USACE sponsor to outline their priorities, and closed sessions for the committee to discuss their next steps in gathering relevant information.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The bias discussion was completed, the committee reacted to USACE's presentation, and the group planned next steps for information-gathering.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 03, 2024

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 1

July 30, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

All except Luna Lu

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Introductions, NASEM processes, committee member expertise/biases, and initial reactions to the Statement of Task

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 02, 2024

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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