MANTIS Ph.D. candidate Isabel Garcia-Williams and Ololade Esther Oladoyin recently presented their research at the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Conference, held from August 26 to 29 in Galveston, Texas. This year's conference, themed "Wrangling the Waves of Change: Adapting to Coastal Dynamics," brought together experts, researchers, and students to address the challenges facing coastal environments.

The conference provided a platform for both students to receive valuable feedback from leading experts, further refining their research. Their participation underscored the critical role that emerging scholars play in advancing sustainable coastal management practices.