Call for Abstracts
National Evacuation Conference
Stephenson Disaster Management Institute
Deadline: September 30, 2009

The Stephenson Disaster Management Institute at Louisiana State University is now accepting abstracts for presentation at its National Evacuation Conference in New Orleans, February 3-5. Conference topics will include modeling, legal issues, vulnerable populations, and human behavior. Those submitting an abstract may also submit a full paper for publication in the conference compendium. Full papers are due December 31. For more information, visit the conference website.


Call for Applications
Joint Inter-American Institute–NCAR Advanced Study Program Colloquium
University for International Cooperation
Deadline: October 10, 2009

Applications are now being accepted to participate in the Joint Inter-American Institute–NCAR Advanced Study Program (IAI-ASP) Colloquium to be held April 12-23 in San Jose, Costa Rica. The colloquium will apply scientific knowledge to issues of risk assessment, mapping, and policy. Graduate students, practitioners, and early career professionals are eligible to apply. For more information on the program and how to submit an application, see the program announcement on the colloquium website.