Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In disaster risk reduction circles, there is an almost desperate reliance on 'community' and a strong growth in studies and plans to "involve the community" in facing up to risks and impacts (Berkes and Ross 2013). The intentions are laudable, as DRR needs to be democratised if it is to function. However,'community' is contentious concept (Barrios 2014).

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Princeton Public Library

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Am I good enough? What’s wrong with me? These questions, along with constant nervousness, stem from the paralyzing anxiety I deal with every day. Social situations can prove to be difficult and worrying about the smallest task is all too common. Struggling with anxiety is no easy task. It can cause me to lose focus, […].

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GovCast

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The National Institute of Mental Health’s machine learning team is guiding researchers with the best practices for using the technology, particularly within the section on functional imaging methods. We learn about the lead behind this team, Francisco Pereira, his passions for health care and for helping health researchers.

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FedHeads

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Part 2 of our FedHeads series with Governor Martin O'Malley , the FedHeads dive into the former Baltimore Mayor’s time as Governor of Maryland and the importance of strategic goal setting. Part 2 of our FedHeads series with Governor Martin O'Malley , the FedHeads dive into the former Baltimore Mayor’s time as Governor of Maryland and the importance of strategic goal setting.

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