CIRCS

Our Center Director, @gensiniwx, recently published a perspectives article in ERL focusing on the impacts of climate change on the insurance industry. doi.org/10.1088/1748-9… Check it out!

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

It was a pleasure to welcome media partners into the lab to watch @IBHS_org scan what will become the new state of IL record for hail!

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

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.

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. #gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newsroom.niu.edu/with-nsf-noaa-…

Our new physical space in Davis Hall is almost complete! 💅

Ready for liftoff! 🚀 newsroom.niu.edu/with-nsf-noaa-…

#NSFfunded!

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