Centers and Large Facilities - Education and Outreach
Project Name: Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) |
Location: 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 |
Contact information: John Taber, taber@iris.edu, 202-682-2220 |
Main Project description/purpose |
The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of seismographic data. IRIS programs contribute to scholarly research, education, earthquake hazard mitigation, and the verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Support for IRIS comes from the National Science Foundation, other federal agencies, universities, and private foundations. |
Education and Outreach Mission and Goals |
The IRIS Education and Outreach program is committed to using seismology and the unique resources of the IRIS Consortium to make significant and lasting contributions to science education, science literacy and the general public’s understanding of the Earth. |
Primary Audience(s) served (i.e., high school teachers, college students, etc.) |
General public, grade 5-12 students and educators, undergraduate students and instructors. |