Today the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) released a special issue of Earthquake Spectra titled "Seismic Hazard in Central and Eastern North America (CENA)." This special issue showcases new developments in earthquake hazard and risk assessments relevant to Central and Eastern Nort...

Effective July 1, 2021 On Wednesday June 23, 2021, the EERI Board of Directors approved EERI's return to in-person activities effective July 1, 2021, as long as all activities comply with local regulations and health guidance. To the extent practical, EERI activities are encouraged to offer hybrid...

EERI is currently accepting applications for the positions of President-Elect and Director to serve on the EERI Board of Directors. The EERI Board of Directors is the central decision making body for the organization. The Board represents the interests of the membership and provides guidance and dir...

Take a moment right now to look at all these prestigious Awards seeking your applications and nominations!  Applications are due June 6, 2021:  Younger Members Award Please review the award description and criteria and submit an application form.  Nominations ar...

Being on an event Organizing Committee is an exciting, unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead all at the same time. Here’s what your colleagues say about organizing the 2021 Annual Meeting:  “I thought it was a great avenue for me to exercise, utilize, and offer my organization...

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is excited to release the 29th volume of Connections: The EERI Oral History Series, featuring Anil K. Chopra (M.EERI,1973), an expert structural engineering professor well known for his preeminent textbook Dynamics of Structure...

EERI is currently accepting applications for the position of Co-Chair of the School Earthquake Safety Initiative (SESI). The SESI Co-Chairs provide oversight and leadership for EERI’s SESI program that promotes safe buildings for school children. Access the application form here. The application...

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) seeks a proactive, creative, organized, and technology-aware Communications and Program Coordinator. This person will implement a communications program aligned with EERI’s brand and goals with a focus on ensuring high visibility for EERI among...

EERI has several exciting webinars planned for the coming months. Register Now: Quick Quake Briefing: Recent Major Earthquakes in South Pacific OceanApril 8, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT Advocating for Earthquake Safety in AlaskaApril 23, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AKT Save the Date: Kenji ...

Updated 4/5/2021: The 2021 Matching Grant Challenge has now ended. You can still contribute to the LFE Endowment fund here: eeri.org/donate. EERI is excited to announce a special matching grant challenge for the LFE Endowment Fund as part of the 2021 EERI Annual Meeting. A generous anonymous d...

    Please save June 27 – July 1, 2022, for the 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (NCEE) and the 2022 EERI Annual Meeting. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness researchers and practitioners share the latest developments in all fields related to e...

Don’t miss the latest volume of Connections! The latest installment of the EERI Oral History Series features Roland Sharpe, a notable structural engineer, EERI member, and lifelong advocate for earthquake-resistant design and construction. Volumes 1-28 of Connections: The EERI Ora...