Simpson Strong-Tie sponsors Dr. Lucy Jones Center
Simpson Strong-Tie is a Founding Gold Sponsor of the Center for Science and Society.
Simpson Strong-Tie reported that it is a Founding Gold Sponsor of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society.
The center works to increase the resilience of communities faced with natural disasters and other global changes by using science to make better-informed decisions about how to mitigate risk.
“I created the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society to get the best science used to create safer communities. This endeavor is only successful due to the support of partners who understand the value of science, like Simpson Strong-Tie,” said Dr. Lucy Jones.
“We’re very excited about supporting and partnering with the center. Dr. Jones is renowned for her work in groundbreaking scientific research and for her ability to effectively communicate the findings to aid in disaster resilience,” said Jeremy Gilstrap, vice president of engineering with Simpson Strong-Tie. “We’re committed to providing solutions and supporting efforts that help communities build better to improve safety and to recover faster after a natural disaster strikes.”
Located in Burbank, Calif., the Center is currently developing resilience programs for communities, educational materials for individuals, and tools for local governments to assess their vulnerability to earthquakes.
Based in Pleasanton, Calif., Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures fasteners, construction connectors, and fastening systems, along with providing building solutions.
The center works to increase the resilience of communities faced with natural disasters and other global changes by using science to make better-informed decisions about how to mitigate risk.
“I created the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society to get the best science used to create safer communities. This endeavor is only successful due to the support of partners who understand the value of science, like Simpson Strong-Tie,” said Dr. Lucy Jones.
“We’re very excited about supporting and partnering with the center. Dr. Jones is renowned for her work in groundbreaking scientific research and for her ability to effectively communicate the findings to aid in disaster resilience,” said Jeremy Gilstrap, vice president of engineering with Simpson Strong-Tie. “We’re committed to providing solutions and supporting efforts that help communities build better to improve safety and to recover faster after a natural disaster strikes.”
Located in Burbank, Calif., the Center is currently developing resilience programs for communities, educational materials for individuals, and tools for local governments to assess their vulnerability to earthquakes.Based in Pleasanton, Calif., Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures fasteners, construction connectors, and fastening systems, along with providing building solutions.
