DATE 

September 1 – 3, 2026 

Course Description

This course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following:

• Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
• Earth Science describes how the Earth's design sets the stage for the world's natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes.
• Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather.
• Chemical and biological basics identify the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.
• Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals identify the scientific basis of those threats.

For full information and to register, search "20260901" on Acadis Portal or

https://on.in.gov/L0102Bloomington

This is a dual registration course. Students will need to register with NETC.

https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions/  

Invitation Code: IN102