A National Science Foundation-funded community for students and professionals with interest in earthquake engineering and/or seismology
Connect with an earthquake engineer or seismologist worldwide
E2SCALA provides global, open access to resources, mentorship and collaboration opportunities with peers at academic institutions and the industry. Resources on this virtual collaboration environment provide a sustainable path for students and early career professionals to learn about earthquake engineering and seismology and play active roles in the reduction of seismic risks in Latin American cities and in the Caribbean.
Working together to better understand seismic hazards
The 2010 Port-au-Prince, Haiti and Maule, Chile earthquakes demonstrated how devastating earthquakes can be in Latin America and the Caribbean. The 2020 Puerto Rico sequence, and the 2021 Nippes, Haiti earthquakes provide recent examples of damages in the natural, built, and social environments. The densely populated cities in the region, along with the complex seismicity and geology create a unique incentive to join efforts towards the reduction of seismic risks.
Become an E2SCALA member
- Share lectures on topics related to earthquake engineering and seismology through conference presentations, tutorials, open-source code, and more.
- Mentor students and early career professionals.
- Lead and join working groups within the community.
- Be engaged in solutions with real global societal impact.