Researchers Meeting Information

The Natural Hazards Center, in partnership with the International Research Committee on Disasters (IRCD), and with funding from the National Science Foundation, will convene a research meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 11 and through the day on Thursday, July 12.

The 2018 Researchers Meeting will focus on improving rapid reconnaissance research and will feature sessions designed to identify pressing research needs, better coordinate researchers and research teams, and improve data collection, sharing, and archiving. The meeting will include plenary and breakout sessions for paper presentations and networking events for participants.

This meeting is open to all members of the hazards and disasters community. This year’s meeting is also designed to convene researchers across disciplines who have recently received National Science Foundation RAPID grants as well as those who have ongoing hazards and disaster related research projects.

Meeting Details

The Researchers Meeting will take place at the Omni Interlocken Hotel at 500 Interlocken Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado. Those attending both the Natural Hazards Workshop and the Researchers Meeting can register and arrange accommodations for both events concurrently. Please visit this page for more details.

Accommodations

Rooms are available at the Omni Interlocken or Renaissance Flatiron Hotels, with shuttle service to the Omni. When booking, please indicate that you are making a reservation as part of the Natural Hazards Workshop.

Omni Interlocken Hotel
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Renaissance Flatiron Hotel
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Meals

A Wednesday evening reception, lunch on Thursday, and coffee breaks are included in the price of add-on meeting registration. Additionally, lunch on Wednesday afternoon will be held in the outdoor pavilion and is available for purchase. Please choose the Wednesday lunch on the registration form if you would like to participate.

Registration

Registration for the Researcher’s Meeting can be added to the Natural Hazards Workshop registration or at a stand alone rate. Both options are available through the Workshop Registration form.

Registration Rates

Regular: $150
Student: $100

The registration fee covers materials, facilities, a Wednesday evening reception, lunch on Thursday of the meeting, and coffee breaks.

Questions about registration or accommodations should be directed to Robin Albright at robin@mpassociates.com.