One Community. One Mission.

The more diversity, equity and inclusion in our membership, meetings, professional development offerings and publications, the more progress we can make on our scientific mission. That is a fact that continues to drive every activity at SSA.

SSA strives to forge new connections and information sharing across career stages, disciplines and geographic borders. Our Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics Policy seeks to create and maintain an environment that is welcoming and supportive for all who connect with our community, whether as a member, meeting attendee or author.

Like all SSA efforts, this work is member-driven. Our members serve as our greatest DEI allies, answering our calls to convene diverse sessions at our meetings and following the Code of Conduct that outlines the culture of collaboration and support that we seek to grow and protect.

In the same way, we look to our members to help SSA gauge the success of these efforts and to continuously improve. We encourage everyone in our community to share their thoughts via this form and by participating in the Society’s ongoing surveys about their experiences in SSA activities. Additionally, DEI-related comments, questions or suggestions are invited at any time at DEI@seismosoc.org.

Together we advance earthquake science worldwide.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action at SSA

Professional and ethical conduct
SSA’s Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics Policy, both grounded in a culture of respect, inclusivity and professional conduct, promote and protect the full participation of every member within our Society as well as every attendee at SSA-sponsored activities. 

Annual Meetings all about diversity
SSA’s flagship event is designed to bring scientists together from every career stage worldwide. Student and early-career members enjoy discounts on Annual Meeting registration as well as access to expert-led workshops on career-advancing topics like publishing and machine learning. SSA meeting sessions are convened by student, early-career and senior members across academia, government and private industry to ensure a collection of diverse perspectives. 

Training for the seismologists of today and tomorrow
SSA continues to expand its professional development opportunities for both current and prospective members. Partnerships with other institutions help connect students to scientific information. SSA’s complimentary educational offerings for members have included communication coaching for Annual Meeting presentations and Active Bystander Training aimed at creating more supportive workplaces worldwide.

Inclusive publishing program                                                                                                      
With three diverse editorial boards and both APC waivers and discounts offered to authors in developing countries, SSA publications provide a voice for scientists around the globe. SSA offers a full suite of options to match your funder requirements, target audience and your personal preferences. With copyright transfer and open-access options (coming soon), you can choose the best way to share your work, each time you publish with SSA.

Funding for travel and childcare
SSA subsidizes childcare during our Annual Meeting to help our parents participate as well as offers Annual Meeting Travel Grants for student and international attendees. The Global Travel Grant and Paul Andrew Spudich Travel Grant programs extend this same support to help members attend meetings hosted by other scientific organizations worldwide, where they make professional connections and present their research and receive critically important feedback.

A culture of support
SSA Connects, a complimentary mentoring program for members, links those who are just beginning their professional journeys with senior scientists, who provide general career advice as well as specific guidance on topics including proposal and grant writing, research and work-life balance. The virtual mentoring meetups are part of SSA’s efforts to build a culture of support that can grow and have a ripple effect across the wider scientific community.

Community-wide grant opportunities
Twice a year, all members are invited to apply for an SSA Community Grant, which provides the financial helping hand that so many scientists need to take their mission-advancing events across the finish line. These are just one of many grant programs that help our members forge new connections in the global seismological community and continue the important exchange of information that leads to scientific progress.