The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) and the Seismological Society of America (SSA) are pleased to announce the selection of two speakers from the Earth science research community for the sixth annual IRIS/SSA Distinguished Lectures Series.
2010 Distinguished Lectureship
Download the 2010 Distinguished Lectureship Flyer.
Dr. Stephen Malone
University of Washington Department of Earth and Space Science
Predicting Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions:
What Can and Can Not Now Be Done
Dr. Brian Stump
University of Texas at El Paso
Nuclear Explosion Monitoring:
History, Impact and Implications for Seismology
University of Texas at El Paso
2010 Lecture Series Schedule
April 20th, 2010 - Dr. Stephen Malone
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - Portland, Oregon
May 6th, 2010 - Dr. Stephen Malone
American Museum of Natural History - New York City, New York
Complete Lectureship Series Archive
The lecturers will be presenting talks aimed at general audiences throughout 2010.
The Lecture Series is seeking museum, university, and other venues for this season's speakers. General arrangements, including publicity, will be coordinated between IRIS, SSA and the sponsoring venue. The minimum desired audience size is 200. IRIS and SSA will cover all speaker costs and may also provide accompanying seismology displays and other outreach materials if feasible.
For more information, please contact:
Patrick McQuillan
IRIS Education and Outreach Program
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202.682.2220
