Y-EMERGE York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, and Governance Institute

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that York University, in collaboration with the School of Administrative Studies, will launch Canada’s first-ever PhD program in  Disaster and Emergency Management (DEM) starting in September 2025! This pioneering program will offer advanced education and research opportunities in disaster and emergency management, further cementing York University’s leadership position in this vital area. Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement on your professional networks and social media. Your support in promoting this groundbreaking development is greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/dru7pgwG

We are thrilled to announce the opening of this state-of-the-art facility, made possible by approximately $3.5 million in private and public funding. The ADERSIM Lab is open to researchers from various institutes, fostering collaboration and innovation in emergency management and simulation training.

🌟 Exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at York University! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher at Y-EMERGE, the Agent-Based Modelling Laboratory (ABM-Lab) and the Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM) at York University. 📩 Apply Now: Send relevant documents to Dr. Leila Daddoust at dadoust@yorku.ca. Please use "Your surname_Postdoc_SM&JW" as the subject of your email. Link to Job Announcement=https://lnkd.in/gD8_GGyg

Only one week is left to apply for this unique field based international summer school on Post-earthquake Recovery & Reconstruction. For more information and application please visit: https://lnkd.in/dzhgeeze

🌟 Exciting Virtual Event Alert! 🌟 Join us on June 20, 2024, for a distinguished lecture hosted by Y-EMERGE at York University. This session features key insights from Professor Sanjay Nepal, Professor Brent Doberstein, and Dr. Erin O'Connell from the University of Waterloo. They will delve into "The Role of Tourism and Social/Cultural Capital in Building Resilience to Disasters." Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on how tourism can play a crucial role in enhancing disaster resilience. Whether you're a professional in the field, a student, or simply interested in emerging and systemic risks, this lecture is designed to provide deep insights and actionable knowledge. 📅Date: June 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EDT 🌐 Register for the Zoom session here: https://lnkd.in/eihENuCV Let's explore how interdisciplinary approaches can help us better prepare for and respond to environmental challenges. See you there!

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Research at Y-EMERGE! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of three esteemed members of our Y-EMERGE community: 🏆 Professor. Jianhong Wu, Y-EMERGE Director, has been granted $60,000 for his project, "Delay Differential Equations: Theory of Global Dynamics with Applications to Public Health of Zoonotic Diseases." 🏆 Professor Ali Sadeghi-Naini, a Y-EMERGE Member, has been awarded $41,000 for his project, "Smart ultrasound platform for tissue characterization and monitoring." 🏆 Professor Jane Heffernan, a Y-EMERGE Member, has received $31,000 for her project, "Towards an immuno-epidemiological framework: Tradeoffs between biological detail and mathematical complexity." Their achievements highlight their dedication and significant contributions to advancing healthcare and epidemiological research. Please join us in congratulating Jianhong Wu, Ali, and Jane Heffernan on their remarkable success! Read the original news here: https://lnkd.in/gATa4Gni

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join us for the Second Mass Evacuation Speaker Series Panel discussing "Mass Evacuation & First Nations" with great experts on this topic. 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT | 3:00 p.m. ADT | 11:00 a.m. PDT Take advantage of this insightful virtual session! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMq3TZAp

🌟 Exciting Virtual Event Alert! 🌟 Join us on June 20, 2024, for a distinguished lecture hosted by Y-EMERGE at York University. This session features key insights from Professor Sanjay Nepal, Professor Brent Doberstein, and Dr. Erin O'Connell from the University of Waterloo. They will delve into "The Role of Tourism and Social/Cultural Capital in Building Resilience to Disasters." Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on how tourism can play a crucial role in enhancing disaster resilience. Whether you're a professional in the field, a student, or simply interested in emerging and systemic risks, this lecture is designed to provide deep insights and actionable knowledge. 📅Date: June 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EDT 🌐 Register for the Zoom session here: https://lnkd.in/eihENuCV Let's explore how interdisciplinary approaches can help us better prepare for and respond to environmental challenges. See you there!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join us for the Mass Evacuation Speaker Series Panel discussing "Chain Reaction: The Role of Transportation and Humanitarian Supply Chains in Mass Evacuation Planning" 🚚🌍 Featuring distinguished speakers: 🔹 Dr. Ahsan Habib, Director, DalTRAC, Dalhousie University 🔹 Erica Fleck, Director of Emergency Management for Halifax Regional Municipality 🔹 Dr. Ali Ülkü, Director, Center for Research in Supply Chain Analytics, Dalhousie University 🔹 Moderated by Dr. Aaida Mamuji, York University 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT | 3:00 p.m. ADT | 11:00 a.m. PDT Don't miss out on this insightful virtual session! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMq3TZAp

#Solarstorms and their impacts on society and power systems are one of the key research areas at York University led by Professor Afshin Rezaei, from Lassonde School of Engineering - York University and a member of Y-EMERGE (York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, and Governance Institute). His presentation on our Emerging & Systemic Risks titled "Solar Storms and Their Impacts on Society and Technological Systems" can be watched here at this unique time when we are in the middle of one of the largest solar storms: https://lnkd.in/gmcF7Jte