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2017 News Releases
UCSD/CEER-Sandia Workshop on Meshfree and Related Computational Methods
November 8, 2017
This workshop is co-organized by Center for Extreme Events Research (CEER) of UCSD and Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque Full Story
Drone Truthing
August 25, 2017
A team of researchers from across UC San Diego is developing a new approach for detecting damage to buildings during earthquakes and other extreme events. They came together at the Geisel Library recently to use lasers and drones to create a digital record of the structure that will serve as a baseline health assessment. In the event that a sizeable earthquake hits nearby, the team will reconvene to retake the digital measurements and assess any damage to the building such as tilting or cracks. (View photo gallery.) Full Story
10th Annual EMI Conference Brings Experts ' Young and Old ' Together
July 14, 2017
With the EMI celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year?s conference was particularly special. The over-700 attendees marked an EMI high, while the lineup of six keynote speakers included two members of the National Academy of Engineering. The conference also honored ASCE Distinguished Member Zdenek Bazant, Ph.D., S.E., NAE, NAS, F.EMI, with many of his former students on hand to celebrate his 80th birthday. Full Story