The CONVERSE (CONVerging on ERuption Science with Equity) Center is an NSF-funded group established to better integrate the various disciplines across the volcanological community. CONVERSE aims to maximize scientific return and increase communication and coordination between organizations tasked with volcano monitoring and academic researchers wanting to provide investigative support during eruption or blue-sky periods.
In recognizing the need for greater involvement by researchers early in their careers, CONVERSE Emerging Researchers Group provides opportunities for collaboration across sub-disciplines of volcano science and between institutions by fostering working relationships between emerging researchers and more senior scientists in their field.
CONVERSE Emerging Researchers Executive Board 2024-2025
| Board Position | Name(s) of Member(s) | Roles/Responsibilities |
| President | Michael Murphy/ Ashley Bosa (co-president) | Chairs meetings and acts a liaison with CONVERSE directive |
| Vice-President/Secretary | Samantha Wolf (placeholder) | Maintains records, coordinates CONVERSE structure |
| Treasurer | Jisoo Kim | Keeps and organizes funds with efforts from other board members |
| Research Chair | Brenna Halverson | Organize research events and opportunities |
| Professional Development Chair | Gustavo Bejar-LopezBrenna Halverson (Co-chair) | Sets up workshops and organize events for professional development |
| Social and PR Chair | Bailee Zinzer;Babatunde, Young Kim as well | Builds a sense of community and disseminates announcements and information on social media platforms |
| Outreach Coordinator | Carmen Jaimes Viera | point of contact; does not organize outreach events, but coordinates volunteers to organize events |
| DEI Chair | Melissa Scruggs; Mahinaokalani Robbins | Focuses on bringing DEI component to converse events, advocates for inclusive group sharing |
| Undergrad Chair | TBD | Advocate for undergrad involvement |
| Faculty Chair | Tobias/Bruce/Barb | Advocate for tenure track /older emerger researchers |