
CRESCENT Topical Workshop
Ground Motion Modeling
May 27, 2026
Eugene, OR
Workshop Goals

Ground Motion Modeling Topical Workshop
The goal of the Ground Motion Modeling Topical Workshop is to define from a community perspective the broad needs, goals, and directions of ground motion modeling and hazard in Cascadia and to identify priorities in fundamental and applied science directions for the next decade. The desired outcome is to write a peer reviewed roadmap or opinion piece for this frontier.
The Ground Motion Modeling Topical Workshop originally scheduled for October 2025 was postponed. We are continuing to pursue our goals through two virtual sessions conducted January 9 and 29, followed by an in-person workshop coming up on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Click on the button below for information on the January 9 and 29 virtual sessions.

Attendance

The May topical workshop has limited capacity, and participation is by invitation only. Please reach out to cascadiaquakes@uoregon.edu for more information.
Topical Workshop Agenda

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Eugene, OR
- Agenda forthcoming
Travel & Lodging

May 27, 2026
EMU, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Venue
This CRESCENT Topical Workshop will be held at the University of Oregon, in the Gumwood Room of the Erb Memorial Union Building (EMU) located at 1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403
Local information
The EMU is located at the heart of the University of Oregon campus, within easy reach of downtown Eugene and surrounding places of interest. Click here for information on where to eat, drink and recreate, or check this map for more ideas.
Flights and ground transportation
Eugene airport (EUG) is a ~20 minute drive from the meeting venue. There is no public transportation from the airport to the university, though several taxi, shuttle and rideshare options are available.
Parking
The University of Oregon has two main parking garages that are an eight-minute walk from the workshop venue: 13th St Garage and Millrace Drive Garage. Daily visitor permits for other campus lots, including ADA parking spaces, are available via the University’s parking portal.
Lodging
CRESCENT has selected the Residence Inn by Marriott Eugene Springfield as their host hotel. Located 1.6 miles from the meeting venue, the hotel is conveniently located near restaurants and a multi-use path leading to UO campus. Here is a trail map from the hotel to the EMU. PeaceHealth Rides has bike a couple of bike share hubs near the hotel. Lyft and UBER are also available in the Eugene area.
To book lodging at the Residence Inn negotiated CRESCENT group rate, follow this link and book by April 26, 2026. A hot breakfast buffet is included with the room rate. The property has an outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. On-site parking is available at $10 per vehicle, per day.
The Hayward Inn and Best Western New Oregon are hotel options less than a 10-minute walk from the venue though they are likely sold out or very high rates due to a track and field competition taking place at the same time as the workshop.
Workshop Planning Committee


Valerie Sahakian
University of Oregon
vjs@uoregon.edu

Alice Gabriel
University of California, San Diego
algabriel@ucsd.edu

Erin (Wirth) Moriarty
United States Geological Survey
emoriarty@usgs.gov

Emrah Yenier
Haley & Aldrich
EYenier@haleyaldrich.com

Chih-Hsuan Sung
University of California, Berkeley
karensung@berkeley.edu

alex grant
United States Geological Survey
agrant@usgs.gov

Brett Maurer
University of Washington
bwmaurer@uw.edu

Norman Abrahamson
University of California, Berkeley
abrahamson@berkeley.edu

Morgan Moschetti
United States Geological Survey
mmoschetti@usgs.gov
