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Dr. Lori Peek Ph.D., Sociology, University of Colorado at Boulder Master of Education, Colorado State University Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Ottawa University http://lamar.colostate.edu/~loripeek Research Recent Publications Peek, Lori and Alice Fothergill. Forthcoming. “Using Focus Groups: Lessons from Studying Daycare Centers, 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina.” Qualitative Research. Peek, Lori and Kai Erikson. Forthcoming. “Hurricane Katrina.” Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology. Peek, Lori. 2008. “Children and Disasters: Understanding Vulnerability, Developing Capacities, and Promoting Resilience – An Introduction.” Children, Youth, and Environments 18(1): 1-29. Zahran, Sammy, Lori Peek, and Samuel D. Brody. 2008. “Youth Mortality by Forces of Nature.” Children, Youth, and Environments 18(1): 371-388. Peek, Lori, Jeannette Sutton, and Judy Gump. 2008. “Field Report – Caring for Children in the Aftermath of Disaster: The Church of the Brethren Children’s Disaster Services Program.” Children, Youth, and Environments 18(1): 408-421. Erikson, Kai and Lori Peek. 2008. “Hurricane Katrina Research Bibliography.” New York: Social Science Research Council. Gill, Sara, Lindsey Gulsvig, and Lori Peek. 2008. “Children and Disasters Annotated Resource List.” Children, Youth, and Environments 18(1): 485-510. http://www.colorado.edu/journals/cye/18_1/18_1_21_ResourceList.pdf Peek, Lori. 2007. “Muslims After 9/11.” Sociological Odyssey: Contemporary Readings in Sociology, edited by P. A. Adler and P. Adler, pp. 332-340. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Enarson, Elaine, Alice Fothergill, and Lori Peek. 2006. “Gender and Disaster: Foundations and Directions.” Handbook of Disaster Research, edited by H. Rodriguez, E. L. Quarantelli, and R. Dynes, pp. 130-146. New York: Springer. Fothergill, Alice and Lori Peek. 2006. “Surviving Catastrophe: A Study of Children in Peek, Lori. 2006. “Headscarves and Generational Conflict.” Contexts 5(4): 14-15. Krueger, Patrick and Lori Peek. 2006. “Figuring It Out: A Conversation About How to Complete Your Ph.D.” College Student Journal 40(1): 149-157. Peek, Lori. 2006. “Transforming the Field of Disaster Research Through Training the Next Generation.” International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters 24(3): 371-389. Peek, Lori. 2006. “Women, Gender, and Marriage Practices in the United States.” Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures. Volume 3: Family, Body, Sexuality, and Health, edited by S. Joseph, pp. 264-267. Herndon, VA: Brill. Peek, Lori and Alice Fothergill. 2006. “Reconstructing Childhood: An Exploratory Study of Children in Hurricane Katrina.” Quick Response Report #186. Boulder, CO: Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado. URL: Peek, Lori. 2005. “Becoming Muslim: The Development of a Religious Identity.” Sociology of Religion 66(3): 215-242. Teaching In 2007, Dr. Peek received the Best Teacher Award from the Colorado State University Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Connection and the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Liberal Arts. She also received the Waterpik Excellence in Education Award from Colorado State University Athletics and an Outstanding Faculty Member Designation from the Colorado State University Greek Community. Professional Affiliations Faculty Affiliate, Women’s Studies, Colorado State University Policy Fellow, The Docking Institute of Public Affairs, Fort Hays State University Faculty Affiliate, Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado at Boulder Working Groups and Expert Committees Participant, Expert Panel Meeting on the Provision of Disaster Housing Assistance by the Federal Government, Convened by the National Academies, Sponsored by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Final Report: “Disaster Assistance: Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters.” GAO-07-88. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0788.pdf. Member, Advisory Panel for the Preparing Your Communities for Tsunamis: A Guidebook for Local Advocates. Palo Alto, CA: GeoHazards International. http://www.geohaz.org/contents/projects/tsunamiguide.html Co-Organizer, Gender and Disaster Network Working Group Meetings Editorial Positions Field Report Editor, Children, Youth, and Environment Guest Editor, Special Issue on Children and Disasters, Children, Youth, and Environments Professional Service Executive Board, International Research Committee on Disasters Faculty Advisor, Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Gamma Chapter, Colorado State University Member, Graduate Theory Comprehensive Examination Committee, Department of Sociology, Colorado State University Member, Undergraduate Committee, Department of Sociology, Colorado State University Recent Media Features For Children of Katrina, Normalcy is Key. Earth & Sky Radio After the Disaster. The Christian Science Monitor Myth America: Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Have Enough Woes Without Battling Stereotypes. Denver Westword Do You Know What it Means to Myth New Orleans? The Independent Weekly Rebuilding New Orleans: CSU Experts Talk about the Storm and its Aftermath. The Rocky Mountain Collegian Societal Spotlight a Mixed Blessing for Muslim Americans. The Rocky Mountain Collegian Outreach, Support, and Community Education Needed Before Disasters to Protect Vulnerable Populations. Church World Service Faith Leaders Focus on Lessening Backlash After Disaster. The Christian Post |
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