January 27, 2005

What: Adventure Science Center and Vanderbilt University Center for Science Outreach are hosting a public forum on tsunami and other naturally occurring disasters. The forum will help answer questions about the recent tragedy in the Indian Ocean and how to help the victims.

In addition, information about natural disasters in the U.S and how to prepare and react to them will be discussed, followed by a question and answer session.

Event panelists include:

• Geologist John C. Ayers, Vanderbilt University Department of Geology
• Oceanographic expert Jeff Johnston, Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching
• Meteorologist Davis Nolan, WKRN News 2
• Director of Communication Amy Hall, the Nashville area Red Cross

Where: Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

When: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Question & Answer Session

How:The event is free and open to the public. Monetary donations to the Red Cross will be accepted.

Details: (615) 401-5079.

For media inquiries, please contact Christi Williams at (615) 379-7999, christi@seig-pr.com or Amy Vineyard at (615) 401-5059, avineyard@adventuresci.com