A deer leaps in front of a car at dusk, staring into the headlights – just before the car brakes slam down. This situation represents […]
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Articles by: Owen Rogers
An Overview of ERCOT and Texas’s Energy Grid
There are three main interconnected power systems in the United States: the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and the Texas Interconnection. The Lone Star State’s […]
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Transit Oriented Developments
What if a family could cut $3,000 in annual transportation costs while living closer to work and recreation? Transit-oriented infrastructure is a new vision of […]
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The Final Commons: Maintaining Orbital Infrastructure Viability
Space: The final frontier. An infinity of cold, dead vacuum virtually untouched by man. Then, like every frontier we encountered before it, humanity swiftly began […]
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The Space Race Continues: NASA Spinoffs and Cross Pollination
From head to toe, memory foam is a staple in our daily lives, providing cushioning through products like helmets, orthopedic braces, shoes, and mattresses. Amazingly, […]
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Why Can’t the US Recycle Nuclear Waste?
A common criticism of nuclear energy is the need to store spent fuel. Another criticism, albeit a less common one, is the personal and environmental […]
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America’s Infrastructure Workforce Crisis
Infrastructure is only as resilient as those who build it. A reliable workforce is an infrastructure issue. Aii’s mission is to foster innovative solutions […]
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Aii Launches Third Annual Student Scholarship Contest
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is proud to announce the launch of its Third Annual Student Op-Ed Scholarship Contest, inviting college students nationwide […]
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Enhancing Pipeline Safety and Efficiency with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As infrastructure ages and the country grows, ensuring the integrity of pipelines becomes increasingly critical. Pipelines of all kinds transporting petroleum, natural gas, water, and […]
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Recognizing National 811 Day: A Shared Commitment to Safe Digging
Today, August 11, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) joins stakeholders across the country in recognizing National 8/11 Day – a moment to reaffirm […]
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Cutting Carbon in DFW Without Cutting Energy
As the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S., Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) is experiencing a rapid rise in energy demand. This boom in residents and […]
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The Quantum Question: Can Our Infrastructure Keep Up?
Human history has long been shaped by different tendencies and forces, ranging from waging violent wars to the height of artistic and intellectual achievement. It […]
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Advances in Mass Timber and the Role of Wood in Modern Construction
Wood is one of humanity’s oldest, most reliable, and most versatile materials. From the flames of our first fires to the frame of our first […]
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Modernizing Transportation Monitoring with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As transportation networks expand and age, ensuring the safety and efficiency of roadways and railways becomes increasingly critical. Traditional monitoring methods often rely on discrete […]
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Blueprints from the Sky: Adapting Aerospace Materials and Methods to Rebuild American Infrastructure
It has only been 122 years since the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight with the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills on December […]
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