Providing a forum for lectures and discussion
in the arts, sciences and humanities
The mission of the Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences is to provide educational and entertainment opportunities for people on the central Oregon coast. Sponsored by Polly Plumb Productions, we encourage the residents of the village of Yachats, Oregon to work with Academy board members to organize those events that they judge to be most enjoyable.
Story Problems, Mathematics, and Natural Disasters
Drew Caldwell
4pm Sunday September 21, 2025
Drew Caldwell draws on his industry experience working with risk and loss from natural disasters to discuss windstorm, wildfire, smoke, flood, landslide, earthquake, tsunami and other natural perils of the Oregon Coast from a mathematical perspective. Emphasis is placed on practical suggestions for minimizing loss of life, injury, and property damage, as well as dealing with financial impacts.
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