Dave Neal
Thursday, September 7, 2006
405-744-2524
dave.neal@okstate.edu
Dr. Dave Neal, the director of OSU’s Center for the Study of Disasters and Extreme
Events, has spent almost 30 years studying the social dimensions of disasters. Unprecedented
events such as 9/11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina have exposed the limitations
of preparedness, but by studying these catastrophes, Neal and the faculty members
within the multidisciplinary center are working to improve methods for response and
recovery in the future.
Neal, a professor of political science and member of OSU’s Fire and Emergency Management
Program, has published papers related to disaster preparedness, recovery and mitigation.
His main research focus has looked at topics related to effective organizational response,
and he is available to address all aspects of disaster response.