Renowned seismologist DrLucyJones has been called “the Beyoncé of earthquakes” and the “Meryl Streep of government service.” Here’s how she gets it done
Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photo: Helen Berger Dr. Lucy Jones is the go-to person when things literally go bump in the night. A renowned seismologist with decades of experience working for the U.S. Geological Survey, Jones’s understanding of earthquakes and her ability to translate that to the rest of us has made her a celebrity to those living in quake-prone regions in the Western U.S.
The second project is called Tempo: Music for Climate Action. It is a multicultural, interdisciplinary project to use the power of music to change the emotional climate around climate change. I am bringing together climate scientists who know what needs to be done to address the climate crisis and social scientists who understand the emotional impediments to facing up to the problem with musicians who understand how to invoke emotion.
My biggest feeling of success came during my last ten years at the USGS leading what became known as the SAFRR Project . It was an explicit decision to walk away from science competition and focus on the societal interface. It turned out the need was huge — and it was exciting research. Creating the first Great ShakeOut and getting over 5 million people — one-quarter of the population of Southern California — to participate that first year was exciting and fulfilling.
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