Mission Statement

1. Provide Multi-Disciplined Education, Research, & Internship Opportunities 

  • Current students interested in the field of environmental hazards and emergency/disaster management.

2. Contribute to the Education of the Next Generation

  • Disaster researchers, emergency managers, and knowledgeable community members.

3. Conduct Research

  • Behavioral and organizational response to disasters and terrorism, including the media.
  • Risk and hazards assessment. 

4. Disseminate Research Findings

  • Previous & new research literature, in a language and format that is useful to the general public, mass media personnel, and emergency management personnel-as well as researchers. 

5. Contribute to the Communities within the Region and Nation

  • Pursuant to developing disaster resilient communities (FEMA).