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The Conversation: An Expert Perspective on the Role of Civilian Service, Efforts in Disaster Response

The Conversation: An Expert Perspective on the Role of Civilian Service, Efforts in Disaster Response

Jan 20, 2025 | CHEER Media Features, News and Events

Tricia Wachtendorf, a sociologist and co-director of the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center, explains the pivotal roles and efforts of civilian responders during and after disasters throughout history.

UD Magazine Spotlights Disaster Research Center, CHEER Hub

UD Magazine Spotlights Disaster Research Center, CHEER Hub

Nov 21, 2024 | CHEER Media Features, News and Events

The latest issue of UD Magazine prominently features the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center, highlighting its research, influence, and statewide impact over the last 60 years.

Atmos: CHEER Expert Discusses “Ongoing Pattern” of Post-Disaster Myths, Conspiracy Theories

Atmos: CHEER Expert Discusses “Ongoing Pattern” of Post-Disaster Myths, Conspiracy Theories

Oct 17, 2024 | CHEER Media Features, News and Events

Sarah DeYoung, leader of the Hub’s households thrust and community engagement director, discusses post-disaster “information vacuums” and an “ongoing pattern across human history of seeking blame in disasters.”

The Guardian: Hub Expert Discusses Post-Hurricane Misinformation

The Guardian: Hub Expert Discusses Post-Hurricane Misinformation

Oct 11, 2024 | CHEER Media Features, News and Events

CHEER households thrust leader and community engagement director Sarah DeYoung offers her perspective on misinformation and federal response in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Rolling Stone: CHEER Expert on the Dangers of Disinformation During Hurricane Season and Election

Rolling Stone: CHEER Expert on the Dangers of Disinformation During Hurricane Season and Election

Oct 9, 2024 | CHEER Media Features, News and Events

Sarah DeYoung, CHEER’s community engagement director, discusses how disinformation and conspiracy theories have proliferated and hindered recovery during a particularly traumatic hurricane season and polarizing election.

CHEER Highlighted in NHERI’s DesignSafe Radio Podcast

CHEER Highlighted in NHERI’s DesignSafe Radio Podcast

Oct 1, 2024 | CHEER Media Features

In a series of three episodes, CHEER PI Rachel Davidson discussed CHEER and its computational framework on DesignSafe Radio. The podcast is produced by the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI), one of the Hub’s research partners.

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