Where: Dallas Hilton Anatole (Topaz Room) Agenda >> As the U.S. continues to suffer more frequent and unusual extreme weather events due to climate change, there are lessons that can be learned from across the globe on how to reduce risk and exposure to disasters instead of simply preparing to withstand and recover from them.  Disaster […]

Where: NAS Building (Lecture Room) Register >>  Agenda >>  Workshop Objectives: To explore perspectives and gather information on: A vision for academic research community preparedness; The process of priority setting for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery actions for academic research communities; The specific challenges and barriers that adversely influence mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery strategies […]

Where: Beckman Center, Irvin, CA Register >>  Agenda >> On April 27, 2016, the Committee on Community Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States will hold a public session at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering in Irvine, California. Registration for this event is […]