Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1948, headquartered in Oakland, CA. With a team of 50, EERI focuses on reducing earthquake risk through education, research, and professional development for multidisciplinary professionals in the field.
History
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute was founded in 1948. Since its inception, the organization has focused on bringing together various disciplines to reduce earthquake risk. Over the decades, it has established itself as a leader in earthquake investigations and the dissemination of earthquake risk reduction information.
Services
The organization offers a wide range of services aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in earthquake risk reduction. These include educational programs such as webinars, workshops, and online courses. The institute also provides access to a digital library containing resources on earthquake resilience, including oral histories and conference proceedings.
Publications
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute publishes a quarterly journal titled 'Earthquake Spectra.' This journal features peer-reviewed research on earthquake engineering and related fields. Members have unlimited access to both new and archived articles dating back to the journal's first edition in 1984.
Programs and Initiatives
The organization runs several programs and initiatives, including the 'Learning From Earthquakes' program, which aims to enhance learning from earthquake-induced disasters. It also hosts an annual meeting that gathers professionals to discuss advancements in earthquake engineering and risk reduction.
Membership and Community Engagement
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is a non-profit membership organization that connects multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to advancing earthquake resilience. It encourages participation through regional chapters and has established a 'Young Members Committee' to engage young professionals in its activities.