The Main Goal of the project is for the student teams to determine the feasibility for the company-proposed Emergency Tsunami Evacuation System via a Low-Cost, Rapid Deployment Mass Human Lifting System. The feasibility assessment would be relevant for geographical areas most at risk of a Tsunami event.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply geologic principles and generalizations already learned to new problems and situations
• Demonstrate the ability to verbally communicate a scientific topic to the general public and Earth Science professionals effectively
• Produce professional/technical documents that present both quantitative and descriptive information in well-structured and organized fashion
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts through effective written communication
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively orally communicate scientific concepts

Final project deliverables:

1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations

• A representative of the company will be available for a pre-selection discussion with the administrator of the course to review the project scope.
• A representative of the company will be available to answer questions from students in a timely manner for the duration of the project.