HSDL Critical Releases for January 2015

January 12th, 2015 in Ebola, National Security, Public Health

HSDL Critical Releases for January 2015: Federal Emergency Management Agency: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Oversight of Administrative Costs for Major Disasters, Report to Congressional RequestersUnited States. Government Accountability Office ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Report: Fiscal Year 2014 [December 19, 2014]United States. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Outbreaks: Protecting... More

Oral Health Sciences Webinars

January 6th, 2015 in Prospective Student

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will be hosting Webinars  for prospective applicants considering enrollment in the  M.S. in Oral Health Sciences  (OHS) program on  April 8.  For more information see Prospective Students Webinar page.   

Learn About the MS in Medical Sciences Program -View Video

December 5th, 2014 in Events

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program is one of the oldest and most successful special Master’s programs in the United States. Since it began in 1985, MAMS has selectively identified students who are both driven and dedicated to pursuing a career in medicine. The program has been... More

Team Rubicon Press

November 13th, 2014 in In the News

Emergency Management Magazine published an article about Team Rubicon, a volunteer disaster response organization for military veterans.

Robotic Cockroaches for Disaster Response

November 13th, 2014 in In the News

Search and rescue roaches? North Carolina State University researchers have developed technology that allows cyborg cockroaches, or biobots, to pick up sounds with small microphones and seek out the source of the sound. This fascinating technology is intended for application in disaster response operations. NCSU press release.

Methuen, MA Installs Shooter Detection System

November 12th, 2014 in In the News, National Security, Public Health

The Town of Methuen (MA) Has installed an “Active Shooter” detection in one of its schools. The system was tested in an exercise on November 11, 2014, a school holiday, and has garnered national attention: "Methuen Demos 'Active Shooter' System" (WBUR), "Massachusetts school deploys 'shooter detection system'" (Reuters), Methuen School... More

Regroup Resources

November 4th, 2014 in National Security, Public Health

Regroup published 4 free webinar recordings covering best practices in many critical areas, including how to prepare for an active shooter event, severe weather preparedness and emergency communications. Also available online is Regroup's 2013 Active Shooter Report.