Oregon is no stranger to flooding, landslides, forest fires, and getting prepared for “the big one”: a major off-shore earthquake that will cause a tsunami. With the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory and other research being conducted at Oregon State University, Corvallis is a great location for the 2011 Region J Conference, Engineering Solutions to Disasters. Session and keynote speakers will focus on how engineering is used to prepare for disasters, minimize damages, develop early warning systems, and clean up in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters. Students and professionals will also benefit from sessions focusing on how to avoid and prepare for various career disasters.

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Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a non-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. For more information about the Society please visit www.swe.org.

SWE Region J – Northwest Star

Region J includes the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The region has more than 800 members in eight professional sections, 17 collegiate sections and members at large. Region J members represent all aspects of engineering practice and discipline.