YMC Charge
The Younger Members Committee (YMC) provides opportunities to graduate students, post-docs, and early-career earthquake professionals/faculty members within the EERI organization. Specifically, the YMC:
- Explores methods to increase active membership among graduate students and young professionals/faculty in the Institute;
- Develops technical and social activities for younger members at the Annual Meeting and throughout the year to foster their professional development;
- Explores ways for younger members to become advocates for earthquake safety;
- Coordinates and promotes opportunities for younger members to serve as liaisons to other EERI programs, committees, and projects to ensure a smooth transition from a early career to a full member; and
- Partners with the EERI Board to implement strategies to increase engagement of younger members so that the Institute remains a vital and effective organization
Committee Member Eligibility
This committee welcomes early career academics and practitioners from all industries and backgrounds with a stake in promoting seismic safety. We welcome graduate students, post-docs, assistant professors, and practicing professionals who want to accelerate and support their transition into their professional career.
Committee Leadership
The EERI YMC is led by 2-3 Co-Chairs who are appointed via a majority vote from the active YMC members at least three (3) months prior to the annual meeting. The Co-Chairs serve for a term of 2 years, for a one-term maximum. YMC members are encouraged to consider the following qualities when voting for the new YMC Co-Chairs:
- Experience and active involvement with YMC and its subcommittees (primary)
- Experience and active involvement with the SLC, other external national-level EERI committees, regional or student chapters (secondary)
- Ability or skills needed to meet the highest priority needs of the committee
