Of interest:
- SSA supports NEHRP reauthorization.
- “Commentary: National earthquake program is vital to Utah,” Salt Lake Tribune, 17 September 2017, by Walter J. Arabasz, M. Leon Berrett, Keith Koper and Peter Shearer.
Policy & Advocacy
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. In the U.S. we are active participants in the Congressional Hazards Caucus Alliance, the NEHRP Coalition, the USGS Coalition, the Coalition for NSF and the Geo-Policy Working Group.
The Government Relations Committee (GRC) offers opportunities to early-career and student members to serve on the committee and gain valuable policy experience. To learn more, please read this note from GRC Chair Lisa Grant Ludwig.
If you have questions, we invite you to contact us at policy@seismosoc.org.
Seismology Matters
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Federal Investment in Seismology
SSA Position Statements
SSA Board of Directors on geosciences investment, monitoring and more.
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Geo-Congressional Visits Day
Geo-CVD is a popular program that gives our members an opportunity to advocate for science on Capitol Hill.
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Government Scientists at Meetings
SSA Members discuss the need to meet with government-employed scientists at scientific conferences.
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Be a Science Advocate
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Educational Briefings
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