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Nicole Dash

Dean

University of North Texas

Department of Dean's Office

(940) 565-2230

Email: Nicole.Dash@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Florida International University, 2002
    Major: Comparative Sociology
    Dissertation: Understanding Decision-Making in Risky Settings: Re-thinking Hazard-Related Perceptions and Action
  • MA, Florida International University, 1994
    Major: Comparative Sociology
    Dissertation: Inequality in disaster: the case of Hurricane Andrew and Florida City
  • BS, Florida State University, 1989
    Major: Sociology

Professional Positions

  • Adjunct Instructor, Sociology of Sexuality, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.. Florida International University, Miami, Florida.. (2002 - 2002).
  • Project Manager; Project: Hurricane Loss Reduction for Residences and Mobile Homes in Florida. Agency: State of Florida Department of Community Affairs. Funded: $1.4 million., Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Florida International University, Miami, Florida. (2000 - 2002).
  • Research Associate, International Hurricane Center and Laboratory for Social and Behavioral Research University, Miami, Florida. International Hurricane Center and Laboratory for Social and Behavioral Research University, Miami, Florida. (1996 - 2002).
  • Instructor, Certificate Program in Hazard Mitigation, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Florida International University, Miami, Florida. (1998 - 1999).
  • Adjunct Instructor, Research Methods, Required Course for Sociology Majors and Minors, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Florida International University, Miami, Florida. (1998 - 1998).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Hurricane Andrew Disaster Research Team, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Florida International University, Miami, Florida. (1992 - 1994).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Domestic Violence, Florida International University. Florida International University. (1993 - 1993).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Sociology, Florida International University. Florida International University. (1992 - 1992).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Dean, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2020 - Present).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Associate Dean, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2010 - 2020).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2008 - 2017).
  • Director, Undergraduate Studies. Undergraduate Studies. (2010 - 2010).
  • Interim Department Chair, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2009 - 2010).
  • Undergraduate Program Director, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2004 - 2008).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (2002 - 2008).
  • Graduate Research Associate, University of Delaware. University of Delaware. (1994 - 1996).
  • Teaching Fellow, Florida International University. Florida International University. (1994 - 1994).

    • Government

  • GIS Specialist, FEMA. FEMA. (1993 - 1997).

Professional Memberships

  • International Research Council on Disasters. (Present).
  • ISA. (Present).
  • Southwestern Social Science Association. (Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EADP 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
  • EMDS 5800 - Seminar in Emergency Management and Disaster Science, 2 courses.
  • EMDS 6800 - Seminar in Emergency Management and Disaster Science, 2 courses.
  • SOCI 3550 - Collective Behavior, 12 courses.
  • SOCI 3560 - Sociology of Disasters, 14 courses.
  • SOCI 4240 - Sociology of Sexuality, 6 courses.
  • SOCI 4260 - Topics in Sociology, 5 courses.
  • SOCI 4880 - Quantitative Methods of Social Research, 6 courses.
  • SOCI 4900 - Special Problems, 12 courses.
  • SOCI 4910 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • SOCI 4920 - COOP ED IN SOCIOLOGY, 3 courses.
  • SOCI 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
  • SOCI 5260 - Topics in Sociology, 6 courses.
  • SOCI 5900 - Special Problems, 8 courses.
  • SOCI 5950 - Master's Thesis, 9 courses.
  • SOCI 6100 - Seminar on Sociological Theory, 1 course.
  • SOCI 6500 - Seminar on Social Organization and Disorganization, 4 courses.
  • SOCI 6900 - Special Problems, 14 courses.
  • SOCI 6910 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • SOCI 6940 - Individual Research, 2 courses.
  • SOCI 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 24 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Sociology. (2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Sociology. (2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Sociology. (2012).
  • Major Professor, Sociology. (2011).
  • Major Professor, Sociology. (2010).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Media Arts. (2009 - 2010).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2009).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2009).
  • Other (NSF Undergraduate Anthropology REU Program), "The Blame Game: Hurricane Katrina Suvivors Perceptions of a Social Disaster," Anthropology. (2009 - 2009).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2008).
  • Other (NSF Undergraduate Anthropology REU Program), Anthropology. (2008 - 2008).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2007 - 2007).
  • Major Professor, Sociology. (2006).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Sociology. (2006).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2006).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2006 - 2006).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Sociology. (2005 - 2006).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2005).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2005).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Sociology. (2004).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sociology. (2004 - 2004).
  • Other (NSF Undergraduate Anthropology REU Program), "Project title: Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharisin: The Inscribing Laser-Gaze of Homoelisics”," Anthropology. (2004 - 2004).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Sociology. (2003 - 2003).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Exemplary Online Teacher and Class Award, UNT. (2012).
  • "Development of a Disaster Vulnerability Index in the Context of Coastal Hazards", UNT Junior Faculty Summer 2006 Research Fellowship Program. (2006).
  • "Understanding Risk Perception in Highly Vulnerable Populations", UNT Junior Faculty Summer 2005 Research Fellowship Program. (2005).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Peacock, W.G., Dash, N., Zhang, Y., Van Zandt, S. (2018). Sheltering and Housing Recovery Following Disaster*. Handbook of Disaster Research. (2nd Edition) Springer New York.
  • Dash, N., McCoy, B. (2013). 4: Social Class. Other. (2nd Edition) 83-112. CRC Press.
  • Dash, N. (2013). 5 Race and Ethnicity. Other. 113-138. CRC Press.
  • Dash, Nicole, Brenda McCoy and Alison Herring. (2009). "Chapter 4: Social Class". Social Vulnerability to Disaster. Brenda Phillips, Lynn Pike, Alice Fothergill and Deborah Thomas (eds.).
  • Dash, Nicole. (2009). "Chapter 5: Race" in Social Vulnerability to Disaster. Brenda Phillips, Lynn Pike, Alice Fothergill and Deborah Thomas (eds.).
  • Peacock, W.G., Dash, N., Zhang, Y. (2007). Sheltering and Housing Recovery Following Disaster*. Handbook of Disaster Research. 258-274. Springer New York. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-32353-4_15
  • Dash, N., Peacock, W.G., Morrow, B.H. (1997). And the poor get poorer: A neglected black community. Other. 206–25. Routledge New York.

    • Book Review

  • Dash, N. (2000). Kennith Hewitt, Regions of Risk: A Geographical Introduction to Disasters. International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. 18 (2) 351–354. RESEARCH COMMITTEE ON DISASTERS, UNIVERSITY OF.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Lu, J., Peacock, W.G., Zhang, Y., Dash, N. (2007). Long-Term Housing Recovery: Does Housing Type Really Make a difference. Boulder, CO, Proceedings of the Hazards and Disasters Researchers Meeting, Boulder, Colorado, July 11-12..
  • Gladwin, H., North Miami, F., Dash, N. (2006). Evacuation Decision Making and Behavioral Responses: Individual and Household. First Symposium on Policy Research.
  • Peacock, W., Zhang, Y., Dash, N. (2005). Single family housing recovery after Hurricane Andrew in Miami-Dade County. Other.

    • Journal Article

  • Rose, A., Porter, K., Dash, N., Bouabid, J., Huyck, C., Whitehead, J., Shaw, D., Eguchi, R., Taylor, C., McLane, T., Tobin, L.T., Ganderton, P.T., Godschalk, D., Kiremidjian, A.S., Tierney, K., West, C.T. (2007). Benefit-Cost Analysis of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants. Natural Hazards Review. 8 (4) 97-111. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)1527-6988(2007)8:4(97)
  • Dash, N., Gladwin, H. (2007). Evacuation Decision Making and Behavioral Responses: Individual and Household. Natural Hazards Review. 8 (3) 69-77. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)1527-6988(2007)8:3(69)
  • Dash, N., Morrow, B.H., Mainster, J., Cunningham, L. (2007). Lasting Effects of Hurricane Andrew on a Working-Class Community. Natural Hazards Review. 8 (1) 13-21. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)1527-6988(2007)8:1(13)
  • Dash, N. (2002). Decision-making under extreme uncertainty: Rethinking hazard related perceptions and action.
  • Dash, Nicole and Betty H. Morrow. (2001). Return delays and evacuation order compliance: the case of Hurricane Georges and the Florida Keys.
  • Dash, Nicole. (1997). The Use of Geographic Information Systems in Disaster Research.
  • Dash, N. (1997). The use of geographical information systems in disaster research. International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. 15 (1) 135–146. International Sociological Association, International Research Committee on Disasters.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Philip T. Ganderton, Linda Bourque, Nicole Dash, Ron Eguchi, David Godschalk, Claret Heider, Elliott Mittler, Keith Porter, Adam Rose, and L. Thomas Tobin. (2006). Mitigation Generates Savings of Four to One and Enhances community Resilience.

    • Reprinted Article

  • Dash, Nicole. (2002). The Use of Geographic Information Systems in Disaster Research.

Presentations Given

  • Dash, Nicole. Session Moderator. "Research in Hazards by Young Professionals.", (2006 - 2006).
  • Peacock, Walter G., Yang Zhang and Nicole Dash. "Sheltering, Temporary Housing, and Permanent Housing Recovery Following a Major Natural Disaster in the United States.", (2006 - 2006).
  • Dash, Nicole. Session Moderator. "Evacuating Mobile Populations", (2005 - 2005).
  • Peacock, Walter G., Yang Zhang and Nicole Dash. "Long-Term Single Family Housing Recovery: The Case of Hurricane Andrew and Miami-Dade County", (2005 - 2005).
  • Social impacts and benefits expert on multi-disciplinary team evaluating the cost effectiveness of FEMA mitigation efforts, (2005 - 2005).
  • Dash, Nicole. "The Effects of Disaster Myths on Hazard Perceptions: Putting the Pieces Together", (2004 - 2004).
  • Dash, Nicole and Walter G. Peacock. "Long-term Recovery from Hurricane Andrew: A comparison of two ethnically diverse communities", (2003 - 2003).
  • Dash, Nicole and Dario Gonzalez. "Economic Effects of Hurricane Andrew: Property Tax Analysis", (2002 - 2002).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Economic Effects of Hurricane Andrew: Property Tax Analysis", (2002 - 2002).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Hurricane Andrew 10 Years Later: Implications for Disaster Mitigation", (2002 - 2002).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Re-thinking Evacuation", (2002 - 2002).
  • Dash, Nicole and Betty Hearn Morrow. "Will They Stay or Will They Go: Understanding Future Evacuation Decisions", (2000 - 2000).
  • Dash, Nicole. Panel on "What can the Social Sciences Contribute to Emergency Management", (2000 - 2000).
  • Dash, Nicole and Betty Hearn Morrow. "Comparison of Household Responses to Hurricanes Georges and Andrew", (1999 - 1999).
  • Dash, Nicole and Betty Hearn Morrow. "Hurricane Georges Research", (1999 - 1999).
  • Dash, Nicole and Betty Hearn Morrow. New NSF Research: Hurricane Georges' Research, (1999 - 1999).
  • Dash, Nicole. "How Can Educators Contribute – Group Project", (1999 - 1999).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Methodological Challenges in Disaster Research: GIS", (1998 - 1998).
  • Dash, Nicole. "The Impact of Disasters on Families", (1998 - 1998).
  • Dash, Nicole, Walter G. Peacock, and Betty H. Morrow. "Them Who's Got Shall Get: Community Losses and Gains in the Wake of Disaster", (1996 - 1996).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Hurricanes: Lessons Learned, Forgotten and Never Addressed", (1996 - 1996).
  • Dash, Nicole. "Effects of the Quality of a Dyad on Crisis Decision Making", (1993 - 1993).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Dash, N. (Panelist), Natural Hazards Workshop, Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves version 2.0, Natural Hazards Center, Broomfield, CO, United States of America. (2017).
  • Dash, N. (Panelist), Natural Hazards Workshop, Ethics in Disaster Research, Natural Hazards Center, Broomfield, CO, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • Dash, N. (Author & Presenter), Natural Hazards Workshop, Teaching Disasters", Natural Hazards Center, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).

    • Paper

  • Williamson, C. (Presenter), Tampke, D. (Presenter), Dash, N. (Presenter), 50th Annual National Conference, Building a HOme for an Integrative and Innovative General Education Curriculum, Association for General and Liberal Studies, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Turner, P. (Author & Presenter), Dash, N. (Author & Presenter), , T.G. (Author & Presenter), 7th Annual Sloan Blended Learning Conference and Workshop, Finding the Right Blend: The Next Generation Course Redesign Project, Oak Brook, IL, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Dash, N. (Author & Presenter), , P.T. (Author & Presenter), Hughes, L.E. (Author & Presenter), Educause Learning Initiative Annual Meeting, Five Years of Course Redesign: Lessons Learned, Educause, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Dash, N. (Author & Presenter), National Earthquake Conference, "Evacuating Transient Populations", Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Peacock, w.G. (Author & Presenter), Zhang, Y. (Author), Dash, N. (Author), American Sociological Association Annual Meetings, "Long-Term Housing Recovery Following Hurricane Andrew: Does the Cuban Enclave Make a Difference?", New York, New York, United States of America. (2007 - 2007).

Media Contributions

    Newspaper

  • "Facing up to the Flood," Scotland on Sunday. (September 10, 2005).
  • "Katrina Bares Racial Gulf; Experts see little change," Rueters, UK. (September 7, 2005).
  • "More than Once City is a Phoenix," The Washington Post. (September 5, 2005).
  • "Restoring Basic Services Will Take Weeks," Guardian Unlimited, UK. (August 31, 2005).

    • Radio

  • "Puerto Rico Takes on major sheltering effort as Maria Strikes Caribbean," NPR Marketplace. (September 20, 2017).
  • "Hurriane Katrina One Year Later," KERA The Talk Show. (August 30, 2006).
  • "Hurriane Katrina," BBC Radio Live. (September 1, 2005).

    • TV

  • "Saturday Morning News Show: Hurricane Katrina," ABC News Dallas. (September 3, 2005).
  • "UNT Professor says Katrina Could Kill Thousands," NBC5 Dallas. (August 2005).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Residential Construction Mitigation Program Database Management, Year 2"," sponsored by Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development, State, $16868 Funded. (1999 - 2000).

    • Grant - Research

  • Webb, G.R. (Principal), Dash, N., ""An Exploratory Study of Disaster Preparedness Among Native American Communities in the United States"," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $327000 Funded. (2014 - 2019).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), Holloway, L.L. (Co-Principal), Henry, M.D., ""Agency within Disaster Preparedness and Response: The Role of Poverty and Disability" (Linda Holloway and Doug Henry, Co-PIs)," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $29943 Funded. (2006 - 2007).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Replacement Program for Existing Mobile Homes - A Comprehensive Report"," sponsored by International Hurricane Research Center, Miami, FL, State, $10000 Funded. (2005 - 2005).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Survey of Pre-1976 Mobile Home Owners in Florida"," sponsored by International Hurricane Research Center, Miami, FL, State, $18002 Funded. (2004 - 2005).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Florida Mobile Home Replacement Program"," sponsored by International Hurricane Research Center, Miami, FL, State, $14999 Funded. (2002 - 2003).
  • Dash, N. (Co-Principal), Betty, M. (Principal), ""Comparing Community Response to Hurricanes Georges and Andrew in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, FL" Betty Morrow, Principal Investigator," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $96145 Funded. (1999 - 2001).
  • Dash, N. (Co-Principal), Peacock, W.G. (Principal), Morrow, B.H. (Co-Principal), Olson, R. (Co-Principal), Alvarez, R. (Co-Principal), Mitrani, J. (Co-Principal), Gladwin, H. (Co-Principal), ""Academic Review of the Residential Construction Mitigation Project" Walter G. Peacock, Principal Investigator. Betty Hearn Morrow, Richard Olson, Ricardo Alvarez, Jose Mitrani, and Hugh Gladwin, Co-Principal Investigators," sponsored by Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development, State, $75000 Funded. (1998 - 2000).
  • Webb, G.R. (Principal), Dash, N. (Co-Principal), "An Exploratory Study of Disaster Preparedness among Native American Communities in the United States," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2014 - 2019).
  • Webb, G.R. (Principal), Dash, N., ""An Exploratory Study of Disaster Preparedness Among Native American Communities in the United States"," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, Funded. (2014 - 2019).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), Holloway, L.L. (Co-Principal), Henry, M.D., ""Agency within Disaster Preparedness and Response: The Role of Poverty and Disability" (Linda Holloway and Doug Henry, Co-PIs)," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, Funded. (2006 - 2007).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Replacement Program for Existing Mobile Homes - A Comprehensive Report"," sponsored by International Hurricane Research Center, Miami, FL, State, Funded. (2005 - 2005).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Survey of Pre-1976 Mobile Home Owners in Florida"," sponsored by International Hurricane Research Center, Miami, FL, State, Funded. (2004 - 2005).

    • Grant - Service

  • Dash, N. (Principal), ""Residential Construction Mitigation Program Database Management"," sponsored by Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development, State, $45641 Funded. (1998 - 2000).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Dash, N., McCoy, B., "Quality Enhancemen Program for Large Enrollment Courses: SOCI 1510," University of North Texas, $12000 Funded. (2009 - 2010).
  • Dash, N. (Principal), "Dash, Nicole. Purpose: to transform course to blended format to improve student success," sponsored by UNT Quality Enhancement Program for Large Enrollment Courses: SOCI 3560, University of North Texas, $12000 Funded. (2008 - 2009).
  • Dash, N. (Other), Eve, S.B., Yoder, K., ""Research Methods: Common Threads Across Disciplines"," sponsored by Learning Enhancement Grant, University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (2005 - 2006).

Service

University Service

  • Other, University TA/TF Committee. (2006 - Present).
  • Other (Undergraduate Program Advisor), Department of Sociology. (2004 - Present).
  • Other, Student Services Committee. (2004 - Present).
  • Other, Web Development Committee. (2004 - Present).
  • Other, Curriculum Committee. (2003 - Present).
  • Other, University Commission on the Status of Women. (2003 - Present).
  • Other, Curriculum Committee. (2003 - 2004).
  • Other, Service Learning Committee. (2002 - 2003).

Professional Service

  • Other (Invited participant), Workshop to develop a Social Science Research Agenda for the Hurricane Forecast. Pomona, California. (2005 - 2005).
  • Other (Invited participant and rapportuer), Gender Equality and Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop. Funded travel and participation.. Honolulu, HI. (August 10, 2004 - August 12, 2004).
  • Other (Invited participant), Disaster Research and the Social Sciences: Lessons Learned and Future Trajectories, University of Delaware. Newark, DE. (April 30, 2004 - May 1, 2004).
  • Other (Invited participant and presenter), Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. (2002 - 2002).
  • Other (Invited participant and presenter), Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. Boulder, Colorado. (July 11, 1999 - July 14, 1999).
  • Other (Invited participant and presenter), Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. Boulder, Colorado. (July 12, 1998 - July 15, 1998).
  • Other (Invited participant and speaker), US/Japan Workshop on Emergency Information, Emergency Management, and Rapid Damage Assessment. Wilmington, Delaware. (September 17, 1997 - September 19, 1997).
  • Other (Invited participant and poster session organizer), Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. Denver, Colorado. (July 13, 1997 - July 16, 1997).
  • Other (Invited participant and presenter), Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. Denver, Colorado. (July 7, 1996 - July 10, 1996).
  • Other (Invited participant), National Science Foundation Earthquake Information Network Workshop. Oakland, California. (January 21, 1996 - January 23, 1996).
  • Other (Invited participant), National Academy of Sciences Workshop Series on High Performance Computing and Communications, High Performance Computing and Communications in Crisis Management. Newport Beach, California. (June 12, 1995 - June 13, 1995).

Consulting

  • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), SPA Risk, United States of America. (October 2017 - December 2017).
  • Government, Applied Techncology Council, United States of America. (January 2003 - November 2005).