ali asgary
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Associate Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, School of Administrative Studies, York University
Joined August 2014
Insights from Professor Ali Asgary, Disaster & Emergency Management | Read more: https://t.co/FHOOpgRx1T
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Explore “(in)formalities” at the 2025 i-Rec Conference. Contribute & enrich understanding of how formal and informal actions drive positive outcomes in #ClimateResponse, #DisasterRiskReduction & #reconstruction. 📅 Register: https://t.co/2ok7V6CIhL See you in 🇨🇱, May 27-29, 2025!
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.@CifalYork is hosting a free one-day course titled Introduction to Emergency Pet Services in partnership with the Canadian Disaster Animal Rescue Team. It will be held in-person at York University's Keele campus on April 15. Spaces limited. Register👉 https://t.co/ZNUzvNHulj
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With the solar eclipse nearing this Monday, don't miss this training event where experts will share their safety tips and tricks for safely enjoying this amazing astronomical event! Friday at 12pm EST. Register https://t.co/gZl0iAKDBs
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Coming up Friday February 5 our Rapid Response Training session on Solar Eclipse with great experts from York University. Join us online from 12 to 1pm Toronto Time by registering at: https//www.yorku.ca/cifal/eclipse
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Titanic submersible 'catastrophic implosion': questions remain about the costs and ethics of rescuing tourist expeditions https://t.co/VUg7Cpefs5 via @ConversationCA
theconversation.com
A team of rescuers has located debris from the Titan, indicating the end of search-and-rescue efforts. Risky undertakings need to assess the cost and capacity of any potential rescue needs.
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I used professor Daniel Kahenman's Prospect Theory for which he received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2003 during my PhD studies back in 1993. Today I had the opportunity to meet him during the graduation ceremony at York when he received an honorary doctorate.
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Canada urgently needs a FEMA-like emergency management agency https://t.co/ucBBKybVhR via @ConversationCA
theconversation.com
Creating a federal agency — let’s call it the Emergency Management Agency of Canada or EMAC — would support comprehensive emergency management as Canada faces more and more natural disasters.
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We need to prepare for the public safety hazards posed by artificial intelligence https://t.co/c3UZjMNtmB via @ConversationCA
theconversation.com
Emergency management plans need to address the growing risks emerging from increasing applications of artificial intelligence.
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In less than one week: Five Leadership Principles for the New Generation of Emergency Managers by Ed Conley, former FEMA responder, author of best selling book, speaker, and crisis management coach. Thursday May 18, 12-1PM EST. Register at: https://t.co/RH83nxfDSl
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We're looking for 3 Postdocs. For more information and application please visit: https://t.co/q7O72Z5qC3
@JianhongWu3 @dzevela @NicolaBragazzi @aliasgary1 @JamesOrbinski @YorkUScience @YorkEMERGE @DIGHR_YorkU @YUResearch
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⏳ This opportunity has passed, but stay tuned for more! Background We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research team at York University, Toronto, Canada. The successful...
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Still time to register and participate at "Canada's Response to Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria" online Symposium, part 1: Canadian NGOs. Wednesday May 3, 11AM to 1PM Toronto Time. https://t.co/gs1YIJIVlS
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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Long-term funding is needed to support search-and-rescue after major disasters https://t.co/ML6eBISJ6v via @ConversationCA
theconversation.com
The devastating outcomes of earthquakes is worsened when buildings cannot withstand the impact. Also, increased urban density and new construction materials are complicating search-and-rescue efforts.
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Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii: How to stay safe while visiting volcanoes https://t.co/CoprNkeSIz via @ConversationCA
theconversation.com
It’s very important for tourists to understand the risks of visiting volcanic sites and properly prepare themselves for excursions to see volcanic eruptions.
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1. Call for Expression of interest: AI & Global Health. Up to $1.2M per region: Please apply & share. https://t.co/i9aKIvOKP6 2. AI4PEP is live: Click and Meet our board of Trustees: https://t.co/2aG7MrwE8D
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