Welcome to the Institute for Disaster Management! We are excited that you are wanting to know more about IDM and are interested in ways to get involved while furthering your education. At UGA, there are several student organizations offering various experiences to empower students to be contributors, leaders, and difference-makers within the State of Georgia, the United States, and the globe.

Whatever your interest is, get involved! We encourage you to get connected, get involved, and leave your mark here in Athens. The lessons learned, the experiences shared, and the relationships built while involved in a student group will help form the community leader you will become and cultivate professional relationships that you can carry with you throughout your career.

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Three IDM Student Employees Recognized in UGA’s 2026 Student Employee of the Year Competition

Each year, the University of Georgia recognizes its top 100 student employees through a competitive nomination process. This honor draws awareness to the outstanding achievements of the working students who

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Caring for the Canine First Responder

UGA researchers propose national training standard for OpK9 emergency care You wake up on a Monday morning, strap on your gear, and get ready to head out for a 12-hour

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Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane

Researchers urge adoption of official fifth hurricane hazard A new study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes