Climate change is making natural hazards increasingly prominent in public awareness, and forcing more organizations to engage with hazard management. As most hazards are inherently spatial, geography graduates are uniquely prepared for success in today’s workforce. Their mix of interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and abilities have perhaps never been more relevant. While hazards geography has been important in academia for several decades, it is becoming increasingly valued in the public and private sectors. However most of these job listings don't say, "Wanted: Geographer." So where do you start?
This session brings together practicing hazards geographers from a broad range of government agencies and private businesses to showcase the dynamic careers in hazards geography available outside of academia. The session will include short introductions, moderated questions to the panel, and time for audience Q&A.
Presentation(s), if applicable
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Non-Presenting Participants Agenda
Role
Participant
Panelist
Jordan Burns National Renewal Energy Laboratory
Panelist
Tracy Whelen Travelers
Panelist
Andrew White South Carolina Office of Resilience
Panelist
Justin McInnis Texas Search and Rescue
Panelist
Johanna Ostling
Hazards Geography Careers in the Public and Private Sectors
