IDM is interested in helping students with research in disaster medicine, emergency management, disaster exercise and evaluation, and community engagement but is also open to other areas students are passionate about. You can check out our recently published papers below. For any questions or to get feedback on a research idea, please reach out to ugaidm@uga.edu or fill out this form.
IDM Represents at EMAG 2025
Over 20 Institute for Disaster Management faculty, staff, and students headed down to Jekyll Island the second week of April for the 2025 Emergency Management Summit and Training Sessions (EMAG).
Alumni spotlight: William Burke (MPH ’21)
When looking back on his education and career, William Burke credits a particular quality with finding the right path: curiosity. Burke came to the University of Georgia for his Masters
Shelter from the storm
How UGA’s Institute for Disaster Management is keeping Georgia’s nursing homes safe. Curt Harris doesn’t care for the word, “No.” In his mind, it is often a barrier to progress.
