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Thoughts on Educating the Next Generation of Hazards Scholars and Practitioners. Bill Anderson CHC Advisory Board. Iconic Hazards Researchers/Educators. Gilbert White Russell Dynes Henry Quarantelli. 5 Important Milestones.
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Thoughts on Educating the Next Generation of Hazards Scholars and Practitioners Bill Anderson CHC Advisory Board
Iconic Hazards Researchers/Educators Gilbert White Russell Dynes Henry Quarantelli
5 Important Milestones • Creation of the Disaster Research Center (DRC), Ohio State U – 1963 • First Natural Hazards Assessment Project, U of Colorado – 1975 • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)/NSF – 1980s • Higher Education Program/FEMA – 1994 • 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 DRC REU cohort
Principle #5*Continue Education Beyond Terminal Degree NSF ENABLING PROJECT - UNC
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