Fault Lines to Lifelines: Preparedness for Cascadia’s Earthquakes and Tsunamis
With Jenna H. Tilt, PhD, Associate Professor of Geography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU and Felicia Olmeta Schult, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU and Extension Coastal Hazards Specialist at Oregon Sea Grant.
Photo credit: Tiffany Woods
About the lecture
What would a major Cascadia earthquake and tsunami mean for our communities—and how can we prepare now? Join Oregon State University experts Jenna Tilt and Felicia Olmeta Schult for an engaging lecture & Q&A session about the science, risks, and human dimensions of Cascadia’s most significant natural hazards. Drawing on research and on-the-ground community work, they’ll explore how earthquakes and tsunamis impact people and places, what resilience really looks like, and the practical steps individuals and communities can take to turn fault lines into lifelines. Come for the science, stay for the strategies—and leave better prepared for what lies beneath and beyond our coast.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
This Science Pub is a part of Hillsboro Reads. The community read is Emma Pattee’s Tilt.
Tickets
Free; RSVP required | Hosted at and Sponsored by the Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood. This event will be held in their event room which is located upstairs at the Brookwood location. Snacks will be provided. See FAQ’s below for more details.
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on Zoom. You do not need to reserve a ticket to watch on Zoom, but you must register in advance using this link.
Jenna H. Tilt, PhD, Associate Professor of Geography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU
Jenna H. Tilt, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Geography and Environmental Sciences unit of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, where she studies the human dimensions of natural hazards, disaster recovery, adaptation, and community resilience. Her research emphasizes equitable, community-engaged approaches to understanding how natural and built systems shape the impacts of disasters and how communities can prepare for and adapt to chronic and acute hazards. Dr. Tilt’s work integrates participatory GIS and mixed-methods research with diverse collaborators to support resilient land use and hazard planning. She teaches courses in sustainable land use planning and resilient community planning and is involved in several interdisciplinary research projects including the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub and wildfire recovery research initiatives. Dr. Tilt earned her Ph.D. in Social Sciences with a certificate in Urban Ecology from the University of Washington and holds an M.S. in Social Sciences and a B.S. in Environmental History.
Felicia Olmeta Schult, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU
Felicia Olmeta Schult, PhD is Assistant Professor of Practice in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University and the Oregon Sea Grant Extension Coastal Hazards Specialist. She works with community partners across Oregon to enhance resilience to climate change and coastal natural hazards—including erosion, flooding, earthquakes, and tsunamis—by connecting research with practical preparedness and planning efforts. Prior to her current role, she served as an Oregon Sea Grant Resilience Fellow, where she developed the Oregon Coastal Hazards Ready Library and Mapper to support community hazard awareness and adaptation. Dr. Olmeta Schult holds a B.S. in Oceanography from Hawaii Pacific University, an M.A. in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island, and a Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences from Washington State University. Originally from Corsica in the Mediterranean, she brings interdisciplinary expertise to public service, science communication, and coastal resilience education.
Questions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, please reserve a free ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table at the entrance.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and based on availability.
Snacks will be provided at no charge and options include charcuterie cups, Greek salad, hummus, and, pita plus mocktails from Urban River Spirits. There will be vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
We will not have full dinner options available.
No alcohol will be available during this event.
No outside food or drink is allowed.
Parking is free at the Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124Photo credit: Tiffany Woods