Advancing earthquake science worldwide
15 January 2026— As an undergraduate, Umar Afegbua Kadiri already saw the Earth sciences as a “platform” for tackling complex, interdisciplinary questions about our planet. But his interest in seismology came after he completed his master’s degree, when Nigeria began experiencing a series of intraplate earthquakes. “At that time, seismology … Continue Reading »
14 January 2026—SSA announced the results from the 9 January 2026 election, conducted by YesElections!, a third-party independent firm. Four new members will join the board for three-year terms: Aybige Akinci, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy (INGV) Esteban Chavez, Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) … Continue Reading »
7 January 2026—SSA has updated its position statements on Monitoring Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Other Hazards and Education and Workforce Development. Hazards Monitoring: SSA strongly recommends that the U.S. Congress continue to support and improve observing and hazard monitoring networks including the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS), the Global Seismographic Network … 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 »
Register today to grow your career at all levels! 8 December 2025—SSA’s many member benefits include access to complimentary training sessions led by experts who understand our science as well as our ever-changing industry. Take advantage of more than 25 hours of free professional development offerings in early 2026—register today! On … Continue Reading »