University of Georgia

September 25, 2025

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Erica Techo

Envisioning the future of Iceland’s environment

Study collects Icelandic community perspectives on environmental health, 100 years in the future Michelle Ritchie remembers being in Iceland in 2013. When she returned 10 years later, though, things looked

August 9, 2022

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Sarah Brenner

Experiential Learning through Immersive Research in Iceland

One thing that the University of Georgia’s Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) stresses is giving students the opportunity to learn by doing. For two weeks this past May and June,

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July 10, 2026

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Erin Mumper

Research, Resiliency and Reflection: Lessons from Iceland

Trip to the Arctic reaffirms professional commitment for two students and their mentor Immersive Research For Dr. Michelle Ritchie, there’s no such thing as armchair research. To her, proper immersive

June 8, 2026

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Erin Mumper

Preparing for the Surge

UGA IDM and partners strengthen hospital readiness ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Chaos to Care When a mass casualty incident occurs, the first few minutes at a receiving healthcare

April 8, 2026

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Erin Mumper

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

IDM Projects

CNA Virtual Skills Evaluation

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Emergency Notification Systems Grant Program

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Southern Regional Disaster Response System

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