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On 9/14/2025 11:11:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in India potentially affecting 1.6 million in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:29km.
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Synopsis
Wildland fire is a powerful force on the planet, one that is rapidly accelerating in complexity beyond our current understanding. A new approach is needed. This approach requires a proactive and scalable perspective that recognizes the variety and connectedness of components of wildland fire. Coordinated scientific research and education that enables large-scale, cross-cutting breakthroughs to transform our understanding of wildland fire is urgently needed. In an era of rapid change, our society needs forward-looking research built on new frameworks that will realign our relationship with wildland fire.
The Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. All areas of science, engineering, and education supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are included in this program. Projects developed by a wide array of groups including, for example,
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On 9/13/2025 2:37:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 7.4M, Depth:39.465km.
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Spring 2026 Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant Position in Civil/Structural Engineering at UNLV
A financially supported Ph.D. position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The selected candidate will conduct research in structural and earthquake engineering, with a specific focus on vibration protective systems such as seismic isolation and damping technologies. This research will involve the design and analysis of structures equipped with these systems, utilizing computer simulations to model structural behavior under dynamic loads such as earthquakes and wind.
Position Details and Expectations
Funding: The position is supported by a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GA) with a 9-month contract each academic year. Summer support may be available, but it is contingent on funding and performance. Support is subject to maintaining satisfactory performance in research progress.
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