New Models for Interdisciplinary Disaster Research and Education Implications for Disaster-Related Knowledge Service

Teacher

Gretchen Kalonji

Title

Ph.D. Professor

Orgnization

Sichuan University-Hong Kong Polytechnic University Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction

Length

0:25:10

Abstract

This report will firstly talk about what is our conceptualization of the emerging domain of “disasters sciences”? what kind of research and educational models might be most effective in preparing our societies to be more disaster-resilient？and What are the implications of the answers to the questions above for our overarching data and information needs? Then, are there creative ways to couple our information needs to the development of our new models of education and research, using the broad field of disasters as a compelling strategic platform?

And the last part of the report will make a brief introduction to the activities of the Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction (IDMR).