Disaster PRIMR 2021
university engagement in disaster primrThis is an unprecedented opportunity to come together, and further build our collaborative capacity and strength for the Gulf Coast region to Prepare, Respond, Innovate, Mitigate, and Recover (PRIMR).
Real Place, TX 55555-5555
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In recent years, the State of Texas has suffered from the effects of hurricanes like Harvey, Katrina, and others; floods in Houston and Dallas; fires in Bastrop; droughts across the State; earthquakes in North Texas caused by Oklahoma earthquake swarms; oil spills in the Gulf; and chemical fires and explosions like in West, Port Neches, and Texas City, and also the latest pandemic. However, Texas is not alone, as other states in the region have had their own share of disasters. As a result, many private, public, non-governmental, and governmental organizations, have developed an extensive body of knowledge and experience on preparedness for, mitigation of, response to, and recovery from, major disasters caused by natural phenomena and human actions.
The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and Texas A&M University (TAMU), based on their own direct involvement, are openly inviting researchers, educators, and students within academic institutions, as well as, professionals and practitioners from different disciplines, and more importantly, people and organizations from communities directly affected by disasters to build on their extensive body of knowledge and experience. Specifically, participants will share a diverse range of best practices, lessons learned (or yet to be learned), and insights gained in all dimensions of disaster readiness.
Meet our Keynote Speakers
Schedule of events
Indicates concurrent eventsDay 1: Preparedness
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
You know how I sometimes have really brilliant ideas? Sorry, checking all the water in this area; there’s an escaped fish. I’m nobody’s taxi service; I’m not gonna be there to catch you every time you feel like jumping out of a spaceship.
- It’s art! A statement on modern society, ‘Oh Ain’t Modern Society Awful?’!
- Father Christmas. Santa Claus. Or as I’ve always known him: Jeff.
- You hate me; you want to kill me! Well, go on! Kill me! KILL ME!
Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going. Don’t underestimate the Force. What?! Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them. Red Five standing by.
- I care. So, what do you think of her, Han?
- The Force is strong with this one. I have you now.
- The Force is strong with this one. I have you now.
Fat Tony is a cancer on this fair city! He is the cancer and I am the…uh…what cures cancer? Kids, kids. I’m not going to die. That only happens to bad people. Fame was like a drug. But what was even more like a drug were the drugs.
- Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that’s even remotely true!
- When I held that gun in my hand, I felt a surge of power…like God must feel when he’s holding a gun.
- I’ll be back. You can’t keep the Democrats out of the White House forever, and when they get in, I’m back on the streets, with all my criminal buddies.
Day 2: Response
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
You can’t expect to wield supreme power just ’cause some watery tart threw a sword at you! A newt? …Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate? I’m not a witch. The nose?
- Now, look here, my good man.
- Well, I got better.
- Shut up! Will you shut up?!
Oh, ow! The Knights Who Say Ni demand a sacrifice! On second thoughts, let’s not go there. It is a silly place. Where’d you get the coconuts? But you are dressed as one… Well, I got better.
On second thoughts, let’s not go there. It is a silly place. What do you mean? Well, what do you want? Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
It’s only a model. Did you dress her up like this? I’m not a witch. No, no, no! Yes, yes. A bit. But she’s got a wart. But you are dressed as one…
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Student Challenge Competition
The Virtual Student Challenge Competition for Disaster PRIMR Conference will allow participants to pitch their team ideas (limit team size 6 people) to Prepare, Respond, Innovate, Mitigate, and Recover (PRIMR) the Gulf Region.
Learn moreAbstract Submissions
The Disaster PRIMR 2021 welcomes submissions from all academic and non-academic fields that focus on the following categories: Preparedness for Disasters, Mitigation of Disasters, Response to Disasters, Recovery from Disasters, and Innovation & Problem Solving in Disaster's Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery.
Takeaway Goals
To generate cross-boundary, interdisciplinary relationships, ideas, and goals that address hazard and disaster needs, this discussion will encourage ways that higher education can leverage its untapped potential across research, education, and engagement for societal resilience.
