Dr. Eva (Evalyna) Bogdan is an environmental and disaster sociologist. She has studied and practiced at the intersection of society and environment, focusing on topics such as floods, fuels, food, and farming, around the world in the Netherlands, Namibia, New Zealand, and various parts of Canada. In the context of these topics, her focus has been on perceptions, policies, practices, power dynamics, and participation of stakeholders. To examine complex socio-environmental problems, she applies an interdisciplinary lens with expertise in economic development, local government administration, community-based research and engagement, and adult education.

There are many opportunities for learning and changes that arise when crises and disasters occur. Evalyna is particularly interested in creating innovative educational and engagement strategies to strengthen societal disaster resilience. Examples of these strategies include the We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness as community workshops and as student practicum training which she developed as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Calgary, and the Flood Resilience Challenge Serious Role-Playing Game which she developed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo. For more information visit evabogdan.ca.

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Fall 2023	AP/DEMS3706 3.0	A	Disasters and Humans	LECT
Fall 2023	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	A	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	LECT

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2024	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	M	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	BLEN
Winter 2024	AP/DEMS2700 3.0	M	Fundamentals of Emergency Management	LECT

Dr. Eva (Evalyna) Bogdan is an environmental and disaster sociologist. She has studied and practiced at the intersection of society and environment, focusing on topics such as floods, fuels, food, and farming, around the world in the Netherlands, Namibia, New Zealand, and various parts of Canada. In the context of these topics, her focus has been on perceptions, policies, practices, power dynamics, and participation of stakeholders. To examine complex socio-environmental problems, she applies an interdisciplinary lens with expertise in economic development, local government administration, community-based research and engagement, and adult education.

There are many opportunities for learning and changes that arise when crises and disasters occur. Evalyna is particularly interested in creating innovative educational and engagement strategies to strengthen societal disaster resilience. Examples of these strategies include the We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness as community workshops and as student practicum training which she developed as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Calgary, and the Flood Resilience Challenge Serious Role-Playing Game which she developed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo. For more information visit evabogdan.ca.

Degrees

PhD. Sociology, University of Alberta
MSc. Environmental (Rural) Sociology, University of Alberta
BSc. Environmental & Conservation Science, University of Alberta
Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE),
Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) Level 1,

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Fall 2023	AP/DEMS3706 3.0	A	Disasters and Humans	LECT
Fall 2023	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	A	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	LECT

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2024	AP/DEMS1701 3.0	M	Disasters, Causes and Impacts	BLEN
Winter 2024	AP/DEMS2700 3.0	M	Fundamentals of Emergency Management	LECT