2019 Adventure Risk Research Symposium

The inaugural gathering of wilderness and adventure risk and safety researchers, held in conjunction with the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC). October 30, 2019, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Goals:
1.       Connect researchers working on wilderness and adventure risk/safety research
2.       Share findings to create a platform for idea development and future collaboration
3.       Focus on empiricism as a means of improving understanding or practice for wilderness/adventure risk management and safety

Symposium Format:
·         1 day pre-conference to the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (symposium date October 30, 2019; conference date Oct. 31/Nov.1)
·         Presenters apply via brief research paper (paper submission details tab at top of page)
o   20 minute presentation, 10 minute discussion per presenter
o   Papers vetted via double-blind peer review
·         Attendance open to anyone in addition to presenters (i.e. interested individuals)
·         Pre-register with WRMC as per pre-conference process
·         Registration fee of $25 per person for either paper presenters or attendees (which is just to cover the cost of room rental for the day!)

All are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion!

The Research Symposium is being hosted and Chaired by Dr. Clare Dallat and Dr. Jeff Jackson. We are honoured to have as our keynote address Dr. Paul Salmon, a world leading safety researcher. Read about Dr. Paul Salmon here. 

Symposium enquiries are to be directed to Dr. Jeff Jackson (contact here)
Paper submission and review enquiries are to be directed to Dr. Clare Dallat (contact here)

Paper Submissions:
Authors are encouraged to submit any previously unpublished paper in any way related to wilderness or adventure risk or safety research.

Empirical quantitative and qualitative papers are equally welcome. Theoretical/non-empirical papers may be considered for their relevance.

Submission guidelines detailed at tab at top of home page or directly here.

Submission Dates:
Papers are due: March 29, confirmation to presenters targeted early June.

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