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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