A lecture series presented by the 91探花College of the Environment will focus on “.” The five evening lectures will explore the latest developments in social and natural sciences that are helping people prepare for and respond to environmental disasters.
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All presentations are at 7:30 p.m. in Kane Hall. The lectures are free, but registration is required at or by phone at 206-543-0540. Follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag .
- The series kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 13 with a presentation by David Montgomery, 91探花professor of Earth and space sciences, who will speak on “.” The book author and MacArthur Award-winner will describe the forces driving deadly landslides and catastrophic soil depletion.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 20, journalist Jed Horne, who wrote the book “Breach of Faith: Hurricane Katrina and the Near Death of a Great American City,” will present “.”
- On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Kate Starbird, 91探花assistant professor of human centered design and engineering, will present “,” looking at the evolving role of social media in disaster response and digital volunteerism.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 3, military veteran and nonprofit co-founder Jake Wood will present “,” about his role as CEO of a nonprofit that trains veterans to respond in disaster situations.
- The series closes Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a presentation by John Vidale, 91探花professor of Earth and space sciences. “” will survey past earthquakes and current preparation efforts. (Note: This talk is full, but any unclaimed seats will be released 15 minutes before the presentation.)
Learn more on the College of the Environment’s and on the . The series is presented in partnership with the 91探花Graduate School and the 91探花Alumni Association.
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For more information or to register, contact the Alumni Association at 206-543-0540 or聽uwalumni@uw.edu.