Scientists are often involved in projects that include a component of risk or hazard to the public. Geological hazards, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides, have a severe impact on people and the economy. However, emergency planning managers at various government levels do not include volcanic hazards in their planning scenarios.
Join Brian Cousens for a discussion on how geological organizations, public protection agencies and social science agencies can best communicate these issues to the public.
Where: Wild Oat Café at 817 Bank Street.
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The free 20-minute discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. The Science Café series takes place every second Wednesday until April 24, 2013.
The Science Café series is organized by the Faculty of Science at Carleton University to discuss relevant issues facing our society and how science can help solve real-world problems. Meet some of our award-winning faculty members and graduate students as they share their excitement about science with the community. For more information, visit http://sciencecafe.carleton.ca/.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
christopher_cline@carleton.ca