Natural Hazards Center News

Natural Hazards Center Graduate Research Assistant Melissa Villarreal recently defended her dissertation. Learn more and watch her defense.

Explore a new collection of public health research aimed at advancing equity in communities at risk of disaster.

Following tradition, Natural Hazards Center Director Lori Peek delivered a wrap-up and call to action at the close of the 49th Annual Natural Hazards Workshop. Read her summary from this year’s event.

Learn more about the winners of the 2024 Disability and Disasters Award at this year's Natural Hazards Workshop.

Learn more about the winner of the 2024 Mary Fran Myers Scholarship at this year's Natural Hazards Workshop.

Learn more about the winners of the 2024 Student Paper Competition at this year's Natural Hazards Workshop.

The damage and disruption caused by recent tornadoes highlights how necessary research is in helping those affected, especially at-risk populations. Learn more about funds available to support your research in this area.

Communicating the Center’s many initiatives and activities is key to keeping the hazards community connected. Apply by May 31 to become a part of the Natural Hazards Center Team.

Candace Evans, graduate research assistant at the Natural Hazards Center and co-lead developer of the CONVERGE Training Modules, was recently named a National Science Foundation (NSF) Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) awardee.

Read about this special call for quick response research and join us for a virtual Q&A session to learn more.