DRC 40th Conference

Conference Agenda

Saturday, May 1

8:00 Continental Breakfast

SESSION FIVE:

8:30 “Developing an International Disaster Research Agenda: Opportunities, Challenges, and Potential for Growth and Leadership”
- PANELISTS: Boris Porfiriev, Jesus Macias, Nicolas Petropoulos, and Neil Britton
- MODERATOR: Tricia Wachtendorf
- RECORDER: Arthur Oyola-Yemaiel

DESCRIPTION: Topics addressed included the impact of international and cross-national studies on the field of disaster research. Panelists discussed the challenges, barriers, and benefits to these types of collaborative studies; in addition to future efforts that should be made regarding the pursuit of cross-national studies. More specifically, how America can expand its research agenda to actively incorporate international relations.

10:00 Break

SESSION SIX:

10:20 “The Role of Research Centers in Training Researchers: Transforming the Field of Disaster Research”
- PANELISTS: Brenda Phillips, John Harrald, Susan Cutter, and Lori Peek
- MODERATOR: Walter Diaz
- RECORDER: Susann Ullberg

DESCRIPTION: This session was dedicated to the discussion and analyzation of training new researchers. Conference attendees discussed challenges and changes in the approach to training methods, including preparation for inter-disciplinary work and funding issues.

11:45 Lunch