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USGS Staff Profile:

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   abstract: Research Geophysicist with the Geologic Hazards Science Center
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   abstract: Thomas Pratt is a Research Geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey
     based in Reston, Virginia, and a member of the Geologic Hazards Science Center
     in Golden, Colorado. His research interests are in seismic imaging of active
     fault systems, modeling of geologic structures, studying the tectonic settings
     of earthquakes, and understanding ground motions during earthquakes.
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   abstract: "EducationCornell University        BA, Geology, 1980Virginia Tech \
     \              M.Sc., Geophysics, 1982Virginia Tech               Ph.D.,  Geophysics,\
     \ 1986Professional PositionsResearch Geophysicist, USGS, Reston, VA, 2013-present.Central\
     \ and Eastern Region Coordinator, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, 2017-present.Editor-in-Chief,\
     \ Bulletin of the Seismological Society America, 2016-2021.Acting External Grants\
     \ Program Manager, USGS, 2016 (4-month term).Associate Editor, Bulletin of the\
     \ Seismological Society America, 2014-2015.Research Geophysicist, USGS, Seattle,\
     \ WA, 1994-2013.Affiliate Professor, Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences, University\
     \ of Washington, 2003-2014.Affiliate Professor, School of Oceanography, University\
     \ of Washington, 2004-2014.Visiting Professor, Earthquake Research Institute,\
     \ University of Tokyo, May 5 - August 5, 2000.Affiliate, School of Oceanography,\
     \ University of Washington, 1994-2003.Research Geophysicist, USGS, Golden, CO,\
     \ 1991-1994.Associate Editor, Journal of Geophysical Research, 1991-1995.Research\
     \ Associate, Department of Earth Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1989-1991.Postdoctoral\
     \ Research Associate, Department of Earth Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca,\
     \ NY, 1986-1989.CommitteesChair, Seismological Society of America Best Student\
     \ Presentation subcommittee, 2010-2011.Member, Seismological Society of America\
     \ Awards Committee, 2010-2011.Subject Matter Expert, USGS \u201CRequirements,\
     \ Capabilities and Analysis for Earth Observations (RCA-OE)\u201D \u2013 a USGS-wide\
     \ exercise to evaluate capabilities and needs. August-October, 2014.Member,\
     \ Hiring Committee, Earthquake Hazards Program External Grants Manager (April-May,\
     \ 2016)Member (USGS Representative), FEMA 2019 New Madrid Exercise \u201CShaken\
     \ Fury\u201D, Interagency Core Planning Team \u2013 2018-2019Member, Program\
     \ for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere (PASSCAL) Standing\
     \ Committee, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), 1994-1998\
     \ and 2007-2010.Chair, Seismological Society of America Best Student Presentation\
     \ committee, 2010-2011.Co-Chair (2009-2010), Incorporated Research Institutes\
     \ for Seismology (IRIS) Active Source Committee; With Alan Levander of Rice\
     \ University"
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