June 19, 2026

9:30

to

10:00

U.S. Pacific time

Jun 18, 20:30

Central European time

Jun 19, 7:30

Location:
Auditorium
Natural Sciences

Abstract

Earthquakes have historically affected the uplands of the Armenian Highland. The 1988 Spitak Earthquake revealed Armenia’s building stock seismic vulnerability. Many Soviet-era structures lack adequate seismic resistance; even post-Soviet buildings are at risk. ASOF Seismic Safety Task Force aims priori􏰀zing seismic safety by assessing retrofi􏰁ng methodologies, improving design codes, collabora􏰀ng with experts and the community.

Participants

Mary Papazian
Senior Fellow at the Association of Governing Boards for Universities and Colleges (AGB); former Professor of English and President, San Jose State University (retired)
Armen Martirossyan
ARPA Technology Group, Principal

Slides

Slides