One morning in 1999, actress Wendy Bohon woke up to her roommates shouting, “earthquake!” After the dust settled, she began volunteering at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – knowing that her double major in theater and geology could be the perfect fit for this important work. Wendy saw first-hand how crucial science communication can be for public safety. Since that earthquake, Wendy has earned a masters and Ph.D. in earthquake geology, and is now the Science Communication Specialist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology.
