The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Goverment will host a webcast Policy Exchange: Pandemic Preparedness and Response – Are We Learning the Right Lessons? on March 24, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how vulnerable the world was to the spread of a novel contagious pathogen, and the
The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government Center for Security Policy Studies will host an web event expert panel discussion on March 26 on "Drones and the Future of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats". The panel explores the risks posed by the convergence of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN
How can public transportation agencies respond efficiently and effectively to a pandemic? The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 30, 2021 that will identify ways to do so. Presenters will discuss the Pandemic Playbook, a practical guide for managing a public transportation agency’s response to a pandemic, concentrating on what needs to be
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will be hosting a virtual hiring event Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. NNSA and contractor personnel will review resumes submitted in advance to help determine which candidates can be pre-scheduled for interviews during the virtual job fair. Registered candidates will
The National Academies' Committee on Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry will host a workshop on Monday, April 5, 2021 to explore the emerging science of indoor chemistry. This event will feature presentations, panel discussions, and audience engagement on emerging sensor technologies, modeling exposures to chemicals in indoor air, and other related topics. Leaders in the field will also
Convened by Transportation Research Board and sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, the Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop on April 6 -8, 2021 will bring together a community to address challenges and strategies of assuring freight system resilience in the face of disruptions caused by major natural hazards. Using four case studies of major transportation
Register today for the Insights Outreach program exploration webinar: Finding Your Way Through LRBAA. The DHS S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address the highest priority operational needs for DHS Components. On April 6, 2021, you will hear from DHS S&T's LRBAA Program Manager about the latest release of new topics and how to use the LRBAA Program to work with S&T and fulfill DHS research and development needs. Learn more
The George Mason University Scar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on April 7, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. Learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs at a virtual open house. The online session will provide an overview
The 2021 Annual Convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) will be held May 12-15, 2021 The League hosts its annual Convention and Expo to provide timely general and concurrent sessions, access to municipal vendors and state agencies as well as outstanding networking opportunities for municipal officials and employees. This multi-day event is the
