s43inating best scientific practices.The PACER is conducting several projects focused on five key areas of research: (1) preparedness theory and practice; (2) response networks; (3) analysis, modeling, and simulation; (4) science, technology, and engineering; and (5) education. In particular, the education research area has been tasked with developing an infrastructure to train disaster experts, from today's scientists to tomorrow's leaders in academia, health care, and public service. Furthermore, PACER has established eight principals around which research projects focus: (1) understanding high impact chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive events; (2) conducting inquiries that serve the goals of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Response Plan; (3) providing relevance to first responders at all levels; (4) engaging all levels of government, public and private sectors for a fully integrated approach; (5) leveraging the diverse resources of partners to augment efforts; (6) developing educational programs and concepts for broad dissemination to train future leaders, experts, and scholars; (7) engaging appropriate efforts to achieve sustainability; and (8) maintaining flexibility, given the potential changing threats and the need to be prepared for all hazards. This presentation will describe PACER's activities in furthering knowledge and understanding of high-consequence events and its ability to effectively deter and prepare for and respond to such events.
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