The 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE) is shaping up to be our most impactful event yet—but the window to secure your spot (and a place to stay) is closing. 13NCEE is only 2 months away and registration rates go up in 2 weeks! Our official room block at the Hyatt Rege...

EERI’s Oral History Program has published the fifth volume in the Interviews by Stanley Scott series, focusing on John C. Kariotis (1927-2013). The Interviews by Stanley Scott: An EERI Oral History Collection preserves and shares the valuable unfinished work of Stanley Scott (1921-2002), a resear...

Nominate someone or apply today for one of EERI’s prestigious awards! Each selection committee depends on your nominations and applications to identify members whose contributions should be recognized. Each committee considers all submissions and provides recommendations to the EERI Board of Direc...

The wait is over! We are excited to unveil the full technical program for the 13th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE). Our curated schedule features an incredible breadth of sessions covering research, policy, practice, and innovation. View the Program HERE! Log in with your ...

EERI’s San Diego Regional Chapter is hosting a FREE webinar on the Application of Non-Ergodic Site Response Analysis to Seismic Retrofit Projects. May 14, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM Pacific Time REGISTER HERE   Non-ergodic site response analysis represents an advanced approach to...

Many EERI members know how Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills encourage people to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” and other earthquake safety guidance. But behind that now widely recognized effort is a larger story about public engagement, preparedness, and mitigation, and one that Mark Benthi...

Welcome to Earthquake Spectra Highlights! A key benefit of the EERI membership is full electronic access to Earthquake Spectra—the publication of record for the development of earthquake engineering practice, earthquake codes and regulations, earthquake public policy, and earthquake investig...

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is deeply grateful to announce a significant gift of $350,000 from the estate of Vilas and Ingrid Mujumdar. Vilas Mujumdar, an EERI member since 1994, was a private consultant and retired National Science Foundation (NSF) senior executive who mana...

Are you a part of an EERI student chapter participating in the 2026 Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition (SDC)? If yes, this is your reminder that the competition registration is open! All participating teams have been instructed to register by March 31, 2026. This includes all team members, ad...

EERI is excited to announce that Sabine Loos, University of Michigan, and Andrew Makdisi, USGS, are the new Co-Chairs of the Learning from Earthquakes Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT). EERI thanks founding VERT Co-Chairs Erica Fischer, Oregon State University, and Manny Hakhamaneshi, C...

The deadline to apply for EERI’s new George W. Housner Leadership Certificate Program has been extended to March 20, 2026! EERI is excited to announce a new leadership training opportunity for members. The EERI George W. Housner Leadership Certificate Program is the next evolution of th...

On March 5, 2026 the EERI Board of Directors elected Ashley Morales-Cartagena as EERI Vice President for 2026. Per EERI's bylaws, the Board elects the Vice President from amongst the Directors currently holding office for a term of one year. Morales-Cartagena has served on EERI's Board o...