Los Angeles ASSP Chapter Meeting and Tour

Topic LA ASSP Collaboration with Caltech – Presents Are You Prepared For a Seismological Event?

Are You Prepared?

Caltech’s Seismological Laboratory, an arm of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (GPS), was established in 1921. It has a distinguished history of leadership in science and serving the public interest. Internationally recognized for excellence in geophysical research and academics and home to outstanding facilities in seismic networks, high performance computing, and mineral physics, the Seismo Lab is an ideal place for study and research. The Lab serves as a focal point for earthquake information in Southern California and the world.

Learn techniques to apply at home and at your organization better understand and be prepared for a seismic and other disaster event.

The Seismological Laboratory is the working environment of the people who study earthquakes.  The tour includes the Exhibit Center and the Media Room. Tour guides discuss how scientists gather information, study earthquakes, and use this information to understand our earth.

Agenda

• 8:00 – 8:30 am Registration / Network / Group Picture / Continental breakfast
• 8:30 – 10:00 am Tour / Exhibit Center and the Media Room
• 10:00 – 10:15 am LA Chapter Ex-COM Report out / Media Room
• 10:15 – 10:30 am  Closing comments / adjourn