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 at the Omni Interlocken Resort. Submissions of scholarly research on 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 who will present the paper;
  • Title of the paper;
  • Three or more keywords signaling the topic area of the paper;
  • An extended abstract of two pages, single-spaced and less than 1,000 words, describing the research; and
  • An indication of your willingness to serve as a chairperson and/or discussant.

The deadline for abstracts is May 30, 2008. Notification of inclusion in the program will be made by June 1, 2008. If an earlier decision is required to arrange travel, please indicate that in the submission.