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Atlanta, GA | Posted: April 4, 2011
Rebecca Keane 404-894-1720
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From the nuclear crisis to earthquake engineering logistics, Georgia Tech professors are providing insights and perspective on the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami that recently hit Japan. A forum about the causes, response and consequences of the catastrophe will be held April 6. Professor Brian Woodall of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs will moderate a panel that includes School of Economics Professor Usha Nair Reichert.
Japan CatastropheFrom the nuclear crisis to earthquake engineering logistics, Georgia Tech professors are providing insights and perspective on the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.
Campus and the general public are invited to attend a panel and conversation about the consequences of the catastrophe that will be held April 6, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in room 236 of the Global Learning Center, Technology Square. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Brian Woodall of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and participation from the audience is welcomed.
The panel members are: Dr. Pinar Keskinocak, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Dr. Usha C. Nair-Rechert, School of Economics; Dr. Glenn Rix, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Dr. Glenn Sjoden, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.
Guests will have the opportunity to sign a book of condolence and encouragement for the Japanese people, and a number of organizations will be present for those who want to become more actively engaged in recovery efforts.
