Advancing earthquake science worldwide
28 July 2026— This July a $5,000 SSA Community Grant brought 42 students, teachers and early-career scientists from Nepal, India and Bhutan together in Kathmandu for hands-on training. The event, EARTH-Quake 2026: Enhancing Advanced Research, Technical Skills, and Human Capacity in Seismology, took place over three days at the Central … Continue Reading »
13 July 2026—Tsunamis in the deep ocean travel as fast as a high-speed train or even an airplane in some cases. “It’s quick, but not so quick,” says Yuchen Wang. “We have enough time between the tsunami generation and the tsunami arrival at the coast, and this time is very … Continue Reading »
3 April 2026—Following the February application cycle, SSA awarded 11 grants to members at all career stages across our global community. The grants, funded by generous donations to the Society, will enable these scientists to share research, make professional connections and create events that help advance seismology. Community Grants SSA … Continue Reading »
5 February 2026— Three SSA grant programs and the Government Relations Fellowship will accept applications in February, offering members the financial support they need to expand their professional networks, share their research and help advance the field of seismology worldwide. The Society’s Global Travel Grant program helps early-career and student … Continue Reading »
5 January 2026—The Society stands ready to award nearly 50 percent more grants to members this year than it distributed to deserving recipients in 2025. This significant expansion has been made possible by the record-breaking gift from the estate of Clarence Allen, the Society’s 41st president. When Allen’s $1.6 million … Continue Reading »
19 December 2025—A record number of SSA members received travel grants to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting, including the first to receive a new Society grant for U.S.-based regular members. These grants were made possible through generous contributions to the General Fund, Annual Meeting Travel Fund and Kanamori Fund. Student … Continue Reading »