May 20-21, 2011
Exploring Medical Missions Conference
Institute for International Medicine
Kansas City, Missouri
Cost and Registration: $280, open until filled
Sporting the theme "from rescue to resilience," this year's conference will train participants to empower local leaders to "care for their own." Tracks will be offered in public health, clinical medicine, and medical missions. Topics include promoting medical literacy, training community health workers, disaster medicine management, and mobile medical services.
May 22-23, 2011
Disaster Management Initiative Annual Initiative
Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley
Moffet Field, California
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This workshop will provide information useful to disaster managers and humanitarian organizations with an emphasis on using technology. Sessions include presentations on NASA emergency communications, the Santa Clara Wireless Network, smart apps for disaster management, and interoperability for non-techies.
May 25-26, 2011
Aerial Firefighting
Tangent Link
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $1,100, open until filled
This ongoing conference series will examine issues affecting aerial firefighting and what must be done to effectively fight more and larger fires from the air. Discussion topics include determining the costs of aerial firefighting, creating a federal agency to oversee airborne fire suppression, and incorporating military tactics and new technology into fighting fires.
May 25-26, 2011
Growing Old in a Changing Climate: Exploring the Interface Between Population Aging and Global Warming
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
Cost and Registration: $369, open until filled
This conference will look at links between population aging and global warming and address gaps in research, planning, policy, and practice. Topics include adaptation strategies for aging populations, climate change and health, and supportive technologies for aging in an era of climate change.
May 30 to June 3, 2011
The Role of Libraries and Archives in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Research
Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries
Tampa, Florida
Cost and Registration: $300, open until filled
This conference will discuss the many facets of libraries in relation to disasters, including how they can help their communities (and themselves) prepare and recover. Topics include preventing and mitigating damage to collections, disaster mapping, the role of digital libraries in recovery, and providing health information in emergencies.
June 1-3, 2011
Gulf Coast States Hurricane Conference
Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost and Registration: $175, open until filled
This conference, which immediately follows the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association’s annual meeting, gives leaders an opportunity to brainstorm about providing emergency services during hurricanes. Breakout discussions will be held on shelter, recovery, technology, evacuation, and resource management.