Christine Goulet
About Christine Goulet
Christine Goulet serves as the Director of the Earthquake Science Center at the U.S. Geological Survey, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in earthquake science and engineering, having worked at various academic and research institutions, including UC Berkeley and UCLA.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Christine Goulet serves as the Director of the Earthquake Science Center at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees research and initiatives related to earthquake science, focusing on improving understanding and preparedness for seismic events.
Previous Experience in Academia
Christine Goulet has a background in academia, having worked as a Lecturer at Loyola Marymount University for 11 months in 2009. She also served as a Lecturer at UCLA's Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science from 2008 to 2011. During her time at UC Berkeley, she was an Assistant Researcher from 2010 to 2018, contributing to various research projects.
Professional Background in Engineering and Research
Prior to her current role, Christine Goulet worked as a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Researcher at AECOM from 2009 to 2011. She also held the position of Executive Director for Applied Science at the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) from 2015 to 2022, where she led science and integrative activities for large-scale collaborative projects.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Christine Goulet earned her Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geophysical Engineering from Université Laval. She then pursued her Master's degree in Civil Engineering at UCLA, completing it in 2004. Following this, she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering from UCLA between 2004 and 2008.
Contributions to Earthquake Science
Christine Goulet has made significant contributions to earthquake science, including co-leading the NGA-East Program, the largest ground-motion modeling project in the U.S. She has authored publications on earthquake hazards and seismic models and contributed to the development of the CyberShake platform for seismic hazard models. Additionally, she has served on committees for the Seismological Society of America.