Want to be a Leader in Emergency and Disaster Response?

Meeting Event Details:
28 April, 2025
12 - 1 pm
Sherman Hall 354
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The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems is in the process of launching a student chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), and they are hosting an interest meeting to introduce students to the organization and the many benefits of getting involved.

IAEM is a leading global organization for professionals in emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and related fields.

Why IAEM Matters:

The IAEM Student Chapter offers significant professional and academic benefits, including:

• Career Development: Direct connections to emergency management professionals and job opportunities
• Certification Pathways: Guidance toward the internationally recognised Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential
• Scholarship Access: Exclusive IAEM scholarship opportunities (over $25,000 awarded annually)
• Skill Building: Develop leadership, crisis communication, and disaster planning skills—highly valued in today’s job market.
• Hands-On Experience: Participation in disaster exercises, field trips to emergency operations centres, and training opportunities
• Research Presentation: Platforms to present student research at regional and national conferences
• Networking: Connections with peers and professionals across disciplines and agencies
• A platform to explore the growing intersections between EM and disciplines like public health, engineering, political science, and more.

This chapter will be valuable for students across multiple disciplines, including public health, environmental science, public administration, communications, engineering, and social sciences - any field that intersects with disaster preparedness, response, or recovery.

Students can RSVP for the event here or direct questions to: nibbs.farah@umbc.edu

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