Oil, Earthquakes, and Declining Science in Arabia

Friday, Dec. 7, noon
The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.)
Seismologist Dr. Muawaia Barazangi and Chevron’s former senior geophysicist Richard Cardwell explore the role played by oil, geopolitics and culture in the decline of science and technology in Arabia. Free–$20, 415-597-6705, www.commonwealthclub.org