Call for Papers: Tenth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (10NCEE)

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 500 words for the Tenth US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (10NCEE) to be held on July 21-25, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska. The conference, on the 50th Anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami, will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to share the latest knowledge and techniques to mitigate the damaging effects of earthquakes and tsunamis. More information about abstract selection criteria, technical program topic areas, and the paper acceptance schedule can be found in the Call for Papers at http://10ncee.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10NCEE_Call-for-Papers.pdf. Abstracts should be submitted online at http://submissions.miracd.com/10NCEE/login.aspx by June 15, 2013.

This conference is being planned by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) in collaboration with the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES). The conference will provide a unique environment to facilitate synergy between professionals and student researchers from the U.S. and around the world. This conference brings together professionals from a broad range of disciplines, including architecture, structural engineering, seismology, geology, geophysics, geotechnical engineering, business, public policy, social sciences, regional planning, emergency response planning, and regulation. More information about the conference website can be found at http://10ncee.org.

A PDF of this announcement is attached for distribution. SCEC is a Cooperating Organization for 10NCEE.