Research Opportunities at IDM

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.

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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

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Student Spotlight: Alif Indiralarasati, MD

Student Spotlight: Alif Indiralarasati, MD A Defining Moment What started as an ordinary morning in 2006 became a defining moment for Alif Indiralarasati. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake had struck her hometown

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Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director

Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director After seven years of dedicated leadership, Dr. Curt Harris will be departing the Institute for Disaster Management in February