This article is featured within the Lost Science series, which profiles scientists who have experienced job loss or funding reductions. It details the career of an unnamed individual whose early life experience with the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake inspired a focus on geologic hazards. After earning a graduate degree in structural geology, the scientist pursued a public service career, initially contributing to volcano, tsunami, and earthquake hazard mitigation at the Washington Geological Survey. In July 2024, they advanced to become the tsunami program manager at NOAA, a position focused on ensuring effective public alerts and promoting community preparedness. The scientist's account is presented as an example aligning with the series' theme of professional displacement in the scientific community.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/climate/tsunami-warnings-alerts-noaa.html