The 2008 Hazards and Disasters Researchers Meeting (HDRM) will take place on July 16, 2008, immediately following the 33rd Annual Hazards Research and Applications Workshop to be held at the Omni Interlocken Resort near Boulder, Colorado, on July 12-15. Submissions of scholarly research on all aspects of hazards/disaster research from all disciplinary perspectives are being accepted. Please submit extended abstracts for papers electronically to HDRMeeting@gmail.com with “HDRM Abstract” in the subject line.

The submission should include the following:

  • Author’s (and co-authors’) name, address, telephone number, and email address. Indicate the person that will present the paper.
  • Title of the paper
  • Three or more keywords that signal the topic area of the paper
  • An extended abstract of two pages, single-spaced, and not more than 1,000 words describing the research
  • Indicate whether you are willing to serve as a chairperson and/or discussant

The deadline for abstracts is May 30, 2008, with notification of inclusion in the program by June 1, 2008. If an earlier decision is required to arrange travel, please indicate so with the submission.