The strengths and weakness of critical infrastructure systems throughout the United States are being revealed during the upheavals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, say Fulton Schools faculty members Brad Allenby, Mikhail Chester and Thaddeus Miller. The situation is putting a spotlight on challenges the nation faces in ensuring the resiliency of its infrastructure systems and their ability to adapt in times of crisis. A key lesson, say the three engineers, is that in addition to prioritizing better design, engineering and construction practices in updating existing systems or building new infrastructure, it will also require good governance and effective education to achieve lasting solutions.