SEISMIC Speaker Series
What is the SEISMIC Speaker Series?
From 2026-2028, SEISMIC will host at least 20 in-person speakers across the collaboration. Each partner institution will be responsible for hosting 1-2 speakers on their campus. These speaker visits will accelerate research, build community, enhance the spread of ideas, and reinforce our focus on alternative assessments.
Speaker Suggestions
You can use the Speaker List for suggestions on who to invite.
How to Plan an Event
Each month, one SEISMIC partner institution will host an in-person speaker on their campus with a focus on alternative assessment. The broader SEISMIC Community will be invited to participate remotely. We encourage you to make the event accessible to virtual attendees by recording the talk or by offering a hybrid option. We also hope you’ll host the speaker in person whenever possible, as this supports deeper, local engagement (e.g., meetings with different groups, one-on-ones, and meals together).
At this time, SEISMIC does not have funding for speaker honoraria, so we ask that institutions cover these costs. Please contact Program Assistant Diop Russell diopruss@umich.edu to schedule your speaker event. Check out our calendar for upcoming events.