First Joint International Earthquake Science Symposium
From imaging to dynamics: linking structure to state
FebRUARY 14-16, 2024
Icebreaker: February 14, 6:00pm
Workshop: February 15–16
Location: Austin, Texas
About the Joint International Earthquake Symposium
We are excited to host the first of a series of focused international workshops, jointly organized by University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, JAMSTEC, and GEOMAR, aimed at deepening our collective understanding of earthquake mechanics, dynamics, and predictability. A primary goal is to bring together scientists across institutions to significantly advance the state of our science via: sharing knowledge and progress; identifying outstanding questions and needs; improving links between field, lab, seismological observations and models; and cultivating new collaborations focused on the above.
The intent is to convene annually, rotating between the US, Japan, and Germany, focusing each year on a set of subtopics of emerging interest where clear progress can be made.
Symposium Themes
Session 1: Imaging and rock physical properties
Session 2: Geodetic and Seismological Observations – links to structure and state
Session 3: Modeling – State of the art and Key Needs from Lab and Imaging/field
Symposium Schedule
February 14
6:00 PM
Ice breaker at Austin Beerworks
February 15
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Workshop (lunch and refreshments are included)
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Poster Reception at UTIG
6:45 PM
Group Dinner at Plank Seafood Provisions
February 16
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Workshop (lunch and refreshments are included)
5:30 PM
Reception at UTIG
Full agenda now online.
Poster Requirements
The panels where posters will be displayed allow for posters with a maximum width of 72″ (182 cm).
Event Location & Parking
The Symposium is hosted by the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics. The main workshop will be held in the UTIG Seminar Room (ROC 1.603).
The Wednesday Ice Breaker will be held at Austin Beerworks, a few minutes from UTIG.
The Thursday poster presentation and Friday evening reception will be held at UTIG’s first floor lobby. The lobby will be signposted from the workshop.
The Thursday group dinner will be held at Plank Seafood Provisions, in the Domain just north of UTIG.
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
Research Office Complex (ROC)
10601 Exploration Way
Austin, TX 78758
Parking
Visitors to campus should obtain a visitor parking permit from the Pay and Display kiosks located at 10500 Exploration Way or 2905 Read Granberry Trail. You may park in parking spots marked “Any UT Permit.” Daily parking permits cost $6. See visitor parking map.
Hotel Recommendations
Please arrange your accommodation promptly.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin North/Near the Domain
2800 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX, 78758
25 minute walk to UTIG
Hilton Garden Inn Austin North-Near the Domain
2600 Brockton Dr
Austin, TX 78758
15 minute walk to UTIG
Contact & Information
Demian Saffer
demian@ig.utexas.edu
Thorsten Becker
twb@ig.utexas.edu