Call for Abstracts
National Flood Workshop
Weather Research Center
Deadline: April 28, 2010
The Weather Research Center is accepting abstracts for oral and paper presentations at its National Flood Workshop to be held October 24-26 in Houston. Abstracts should be 350 words or less and cover various aspects of flooding, including meteorological or hydrological conditions, technology, modeling, and floodplain management. Visit the conference website at the above link for topic ideas and more information on how to submit an abstract for consideration.
Call for Papers
Technology for Hope and Help Conference
National Institute of Science, Space, and Security Centers
Deadline: May 1, 2010
The National Institute of Science, Space, and Security Centers is accepting papers for presentation at its Technology for Hope and Help Conference to be held June 22-24 in Colorado Springs. Academics, policy makers, and practitioners are encouraged to submit papers on topics such as connectivity and interoperability needs, technical issues in response, and technology to better support first responders. More information and submission requirements are available at the link above.
Call for Nominations
National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: May 17, 2010
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting nominations for the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards. The awards recognize Citizen Corps Councils and members whose innovative practices lead to excellence in emergency planning, problem solving, and collaboration and can be emulated by other communities. Activities and programs held between January 1, 2009, and May 17, 2010, will be considered. Nomination guides and applications can be accessed at the award website linked above.