[iris-bulk] 2011 IRIS/SSA Distinguished Lectureship Call for Nominations: New Madrid Lecture

[Patrick McQuillan]

2011 IRIS/SSA Distinguished Lectureship
Announcement Call for Nominations

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) and the 
Seismological Society of America (SSA) are pleased to announce the ninth 
year of this jointly-sponsored annual national lecture series in 
seismology. The selection committee seeks nominations from the 
seismological community for a speaker who could present a public lecture 
specifically on the topic of the New Madrid earthquakes.

The goal of the program is to increase the general public’s awareness 
and excitement for seismology through increased exposure. The lecture 
will be presented at least four times to general audiences at museums, 
universities or other public venues with target audiences of 200 or 
more. IRIS Education and Outreach and SSA will cover costs and assist 
with presentation, preparation, travel and other expenses. Each lecturer 
will also receive a $1000 honorarium. Lecturers must be resident in the 
US during 2011.

Past experience and perspective on successfully communicating 
seismological ideas to large public audiences are desirable. 
Self-nominations are encouraged. For full consideration, nominations 
must be received by Friday March 26, 2010.

More information, including past speakers and their presentations can be 
found at

http://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/education_and_outreach/distinguished_lectureship 


Nominations can be sent via email to: mcquillan at iris.edu.

Sincerely,

Patrick McQuillan

-- 
Patrick McQuillan
Education & Outreach Specialist

"Advancing awareness and understanding of seismology &
 Earth science while inspiring careers in geophysics"

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