While Lehigh has a critical mass of scholars working in this field, such a complex area of research can only be tackled by a broad team that includes top scholars from various institutions. Recognizing the power of collective expertise, we established the Catastrophe Modeling Coordination Network to serve as a central hub to streamline and enhance our external research engagements. The Coordination Network provides seamless access to our renowned faculty and world-class research equipment and facilities. The founding partners of the Coordination Network are Lehigh University, Florida Atlantic University, Rice University, and Stanford University. Over the past few years the Coordination Network has expanded to also include Missouri University of Science & Technology, Washington State University and Columbia University.