Japan’s Magnitude 9.0: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactors

Japan’s Magnitude 9.0: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactors

Monday, March 28 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Wrightsville Beach Room

Students, faculty and staff are invited to bring your lunch and discuss developments facing Japan as a result of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor failures….please drop by as time allows…

Panelists include …
Fred Bingham, Ph.D., professor of physics and physical oceanography will discuss tsunamis and the geography and economy of Japan.

Larry Cahoon, Ph.D., professor of biology and marine biology and chair of UNCW’s Radiation Safety Committee will discuss the basics of radiation and radioactivity.

Lee Jackson, Ph.D., professor of psychology will address the psychological impact of disasters on the individuals who directly encounter them, on the people who are indirectly affected through exposure by the media, and the perceived
risks from environmental hazards.

Ralph Reda, Ph.D., senior scientist with Morpho Detection, Inc. will address the technical and radiological issues involved with Fukushima.

David Weber, Ph.D., associate professor of communication studies will talk about the cultural implications of these events with other Japanese natural disasters (the 1930 Tokyo earthquake, various World War II events, etc.).

This forum is sponsored by the Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies. For more information, contact Kathy McDaniel, interim director for scholarly community engagement at mcdanielk@uncw.edu or x23699.

Until next time...
Katie