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Our December Featured Fellow is Afeez Badmus, a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering at the University of Kansas. Afeez’s work aims to reduce tornado losses by improving residential building performance and to identify accessible, resilient solutions for tornado-prone populations. zurl.co/xgLTz
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday, and we need your help to ensure the next generation of disaster experts reflects the communities they serve! Click here to support a more resilient and just future.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our November Featured Fellow is América Gaviria Pabón, a Ph.D. candidate in Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on how Spanish speakers interpret and respond to tropical weather alerts. Click the link to read more!

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November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our Featured Fellow for September 2025 is Ruby Hernandez, a third-year environmental health doctoral student in the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University. Read all about her work here: zurl.co/wlGqY
September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 Fundraising closed! Thank you all — we raised $17,914 to support BAF Fellows this year!
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🕊️ Final call to support! Donations close soon. Help us keep this work going strong: zurl.co/tPRvo
Donate • BAF Disaster Dash 2025
BAF Disaster Dash 2025 : Make a donation today to support BAF Disaster Dash 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
💚 Still feeling the post-Dash glow? Keep supporting the mission by donating at zurl.co/NwIk4
July 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow morning at #HazWS2025! We’re excited to welcome BAF alum Dr. Hans Louis-Charles, Associate Professor at VCU, as the moderator of the ⚡#BAFLightningTalks—celebrating BAF’s legacy of hazards scholarship and community! zurl.co/eArJ2
July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
📦 Pick up your packet TODAY at the #HazWS registration desk, for tomorrow we DASH! Or register now for the virtual Dash 🏃 zurl.co/YEPYI
July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"📢 Happening Tomorrow at the #HazWS2025! 📢
Get ready for a powerful ⚡#BAFLightningTalk by BAF Fellow Ruby Hernandez: ""Voices on the Edge."" She'll be shedding light on the vulnerabilities faced by a fenceline community situated along the Houston Ship Channel."
July 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📍Virtual runners: Share your race route and tag us! Let’s run together from everywhere 🌍
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join us for BAF Fellow TyKeara Mims’ #BAFLightningTalk at the #HazWS2025! She'll reveal how individual characteristics influence protective action decision-making during severe weather, using Hays County, TX data. This talk will offer key insights for understanding community resilience!zurl.co/57jFb
July 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Don't miss BAF Fellow Amidu Kalokoh's ⚡#BAFLightningTalk at #HazWS2025 Wednesday AM! He's covering natural hazard preparedness for Virginia correctional facilities, examining local emergency management agencies’ preparedness for the safety needs of inmates & staff during disasters. Crucial insights!
July 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🧠 Why we Dash: Representation in hazards research matters. Learn more at zurl.co/YJVjg
July 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Don't miss BAF Fellow Michelle Ruiz's ⚡#BAFLightningTalk at the #HazWS2025 Wed AM! She'll discuss how Spanish-speaking communities perceive risk & receive info during rapidly intensifying hurricanes, highlighting communication challenges & inclusive outreach opportunities.
July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Jacquita Johnson is in the ⚡#BAFLightningTalks at the #HazWS2025! Her talk, "A Black Feminist Analysis of Black Women’s Lived Experience In An Environmental Justice Community: A Multi-Method Study," dives deep into environmental pollution's impact on Black women's health. Don't miss it!
July 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎽 What to pack for your 5K: Good shoes, water bottle, sunblock, and that big Dash energy! 🌞
July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🔥 One week to go! Join us July 16th at #HazWS or virtually. Let’s make this our biggest turnout yet! zurl.co/aLid3
July 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tip 2: Stay Hydrated! 💧 Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your run. Hydration = better performance and recovery.
July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💬 Meet a Fellow: Learn how BAF has supported early-career leaders in hazard research.
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
👟 Test your gear this week! Blisters on Dash Day are no fun.
June 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🏃 Training Tip: Don’t forget to stretch before AND after your run. Keep your body happy.
June 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📸 Throwback time! Look at the energy from last year's #BAFDisasterDash. Ready to do it again?
June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💬 Hear from past runners! “It felt amazing to be part of something so meaningful.” Join us July 16th or virtually from anywhere!
June 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our June 2025 Featured Fellow is Zaira Pagán-Cajigas! She recently obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) from the University of Michigan, where she developed a data-driven and scalable tool to assess building-level loss of access to essential services. zurl.co/0hcfy
June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM