Thoughts on Educating the Next Generation of Hazards Scholars and Practitioners

Bill AndersonCHC Advisory Board

Iconic Hazards Researchers/Educators

Gilbert White Russell Dynes Henry Quarantelli

5 Important Milestones

1. Creation of the Disaster Research Center (DRC), Ohio State U – 1963

2. First Natural Hazards Assessment Project, U of Colorado – 1975

3. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)/NSF – 1980s

4. Higher Education Program/FEMA – 19945. Enabling Project/NSF – 1996

7 Principles for Succeeding in Educating the Next Generation

• As reflected in the careers of the icons• As reflected in the outcomes from

milestones

Principle # 1

*Opportunistic Recruitment of Promising Candidates for Careers in Hazards Research and Practice is Required

Principle #2

*Mentoring Provides the Basis for Success in Either a Career in Research or Practice

Principle #3

* Much Essential Learning Occurs Outside the Classroom

Principle # 4

*Start Educating Students as Soon as Possible

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Principle #5

*Continue Education Beyond Terminal Degree

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Principle #6

* Students Should be Offered Significant Responsibilities

Principle #7

* Good Mentors Provide Students Linkages Across the Cultures of the Hazards Field

Calling for Special Attention

*Increasing the Participation of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in Hazards Research and Practice

*Strong Encouragement to Stakeholder Agencies to Continue Their Investment in Hazards Education, such as FEMA’ s Higher Ed Program

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