This $171,824 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) will support research led by Elizabeth Madden and her team at San Jose State University (SJSU) to characterize the geometry and activity of faults that make up the San Andreas Fault system in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project will integrate geological field mapping, LiDAR data, and computer modeling to develop a comprehensive three-dimensional understanding of the active fault structures - critical knowledge for assessing earthquake hazards in the region. As part of the project, Madden will also create a research program at SJSU to provide hands-on training in data analysis, field work, and modeling for students, with a focus on creating opportunities for underrepresented minority students in STEM. This work aims to fill key knowledge gaps related to the structural complexity of the Bay Area's fault systems and enhance the capacity of the nation's geoscience workforce.
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