Theory and Research
Co-leads: Lucia Velotti, Ray Chang
Brief Description
The Emergency Management Theory and Research (EMTR) SIG grew out of discussions at the 2016 FEMA Higher Education Symposium. That discussion led to a group intended to bring together researchers, academics, and operational personnel at all levels, interested in theory and research in emergency management, and provide opportunities for collaboration year-round.
Next Steps: Objectives, Projects, or Activities
Future activities for the EMTR-SIG include seeking out partnership opportunities in support of the objectives above. Some examples of these include discussions with the organizers of the:
- FEMA PrepTalks
- Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) alumni chapters
- The Journal of Emergency Management
- The International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters
SIG Co-leads
Lucia Velotti
City University of New York (John Jay College)
lvelotti@jjay.cuny.edu
Ray Chang, Ph.D.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
CHANGR2@erau.edu
