Ocean waves and how they shape and impact natural and built coastal environments will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades’ next Science Pub.

Pedro Lomonaco, a civil engineer and director of OSU’s O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, will discuss ocean waves and how they are generated, and how waves can be considered natural hazards as well as a source of clean energy.

He will also share how the Hinsdale Laboratory, one of the largest and most technically advanced laboratories for coastal research in the world, helps scientists and engineers understand how waves interact with the coast and with built and floating structures. The goal of the lab is to help improve the resilience and sustainability of coastal areas and their infrastructure.

$22 per person, includes a light, pub-style, pre-lecture dinner. The no-host bar will offer beer, wine, cider and soft drinks

Contact nicki.migdal@osucascades.edu for:

OSU-Cascades Employees: $10 per person
OSU-Cascades Students: Free (tickets limited)