Room: Ballroom A
Date: 4/15/2026
Session Time: 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM (local time)
Seismology for All: Expanding STEM Education Through Accessible Tools and Global Collaboration
Seismology is uniquely positioned as a unifying discipline within STEM, combining global impact and a rich history of collaboration across demographics and of open data sharing across political boundaries. Seismology provides an inspiring curriculum to advance education at all stages of the learning process. This session seeks success stories and innovative practices in STEM engagement that use seismology and associated disciplines to spark curiosity and develop skills. From primary classrooms to community colleges and citizen science initiatives, we welcome examples of how demonstrations, hands-on tools and effective communication can make even advanced topics accessible to new learners. The cost of entry into seismology has never been more affordable with most devices having some form of seismometer and hobby kits, like the Raspberry Shake or Shake App for smart phones, that are joining communities across the world. We want to ensure that the seismological community is aware of such tools and encourage discussion of how to improve the impact of seismology in STEM engagement. We encourage discussion on the roadblocks that are hindering progress in STEM. The goal of this session is to strengthen the seismological community’s role in shaping the next generation of scientists and informed global citizens.
Conveners
Jesse Bonner, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (bonner21@llnl.gov)
Emily McDonald-Williams, Desert Research Institute (emily.mcdonald-williams@dri.edu)
Adam Pascale, Seismology Research Centre (adam.pascale@src.com.au)
Beatrice "Bibi" Robinson, Oakland University (brobinson2@oakland.edu)
Suzan van der Lee, Northwestern University (suzan@northwestern.edu)
Aaron Velasco, University of Texas at El Paso (aavelasco@utep.edu)
Cleat P. Zeiler, Desert Research Institute (cleat.zeiler@dri.edu)
Oral Presentations
| Participant Role | Details | Start Time | Minutes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission | Recruitment by Design: Making Seismology and Scientific Computing Accessible and Engaging Through the Seismology Skill Building Workshop | 04:30 PM | 15 | View |
| Submission | Riding Waves for STEM: Earthquake Location for Dummies | 04:45 PM | 15 | View |
| Submission | Toward Developing Local, Impactful Earthquake Science Projects With Community Engagement | 05:00 PM | 15 | View |
| Submission | Expanding Earthquake Science Education With Quakeworx Interactive Web-based Tools | 05:15 PM | 15 | View |
| Submission | Student Perspectives on Increasing STEM Engagement and Lowering Barriers to Seismology | 05:30 PM | 15 | View |
| Total: | 75 Minute(s) |
Seismology for All: Expanding STEM Education Through Accessible Tools and Global Collaboration - I
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