Presenter(s):
Glen Mattioli, University of Texas at Arlington
Mark Hausner, Desert Research Institute
Craig Glennie, University of Houston
Joshua Feinberg, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Primary Convener:
Adrian Harpold, University of Nevada Reno

Technologically-driven innovation can facilitate new observations and increased insight into geophysics and Earth processes, but often require funding and expertise beyond the capacity of many potential users.  National Science Foundation (NSF) Facilities offer geophysical resources to researchers to shortcut the costs and training necessary to use cutting-edge technologies, which is particularly important during times of reduced science funding and support. Additionally, such facilities help communicate best-practices for data synthesis and support FAIR data repositories associated with particular geophysical sub-disciplines. This townhall will attempt to 1. Raise awareness of current facilities, tools, and training programs, 2. Deliver updates on new initiatives for facilities, 3. Create a roundtable to strategize emerging user needs, better application of existing technologies, new technologies, and new facility needs.

Cross-Listed:
GP - Geomagnetism‚ Paleomagnetism and Electromagnetism
NH - Natural Hazards
C - Cryosphere
NS - Near Surface Geophysics
H - Hydrology
S - Seismology

Co-Sponsored Sessions:
SEG： Society of Exploration Geophysicists
GSA： Geological Society of America