This program is supported
by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. EEC 05-52432 and the
AFOSR ASSURE
Program.
Program
Information
Program Mission:
To use the principles
of science and engineering to aid in the mitigation of and recovery following
natural hazards, such as tsunamis, with a focus on ethical and humanitarian
issues.
Ø Research
experiences in Geology, Geotechnical
Engineering and Structural
Engineering
Ø $4800 stipend plus
travel expenses
Ø
Application materials currently available
Ø
Application Deadline 3/7/08
The
program includes two
phases, an 8-week on
campus research
component
[PAST PROJECTS] and a 2-week,
all-expenses paid travel
segment visiting tsunami-prone
regions of Oregon and
Thailand
[PHOTO ARCHIVE]
Program
Events
The on campus component
includes Professional
Development Activities
to enhance communication
skills, support
independent research
activities, and prepare
for graduate school,
Social Events,Natural Hazards
Seminar Series and
Roundtable
Discussions of
Humanitarian Issues
Associated with Disaster
Recovery.
Click
here for key
program dates & events.
Note: Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
National Science Foundation.
