Seattle native Kelley Hall presents at Murdock College Science Research Conference

WALLA WALLA, WA (11/01/2012)(readMedia)-- Seattle native Kelley Hall recently presented her research findings on earthquakes at the annual Murdock College Science Resarch Conference at Whitman College. Hall worked this summer modeling earthquakes in the South Lake Tahoe basin; her project was sponsored by the Southern California Earthquake Center and was completed at the University of Nevada, Reno.

A 2009 graduate of Lakeside High School, she is the daughter of Diane Terry and Calvin Hall of Seattle, WA.

At Whitman, Hall is a Geology-Physics combined major. She is also a Resident Advisor (RA) and plays ultimate Frisbee.

Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash., is honored to attract students like Hall who represent the Whitman mosaic- down to earth, high achievers with diverse interests.Whitman is the premier liberal arts college that combines academic excellence with an unpretentious Northwest culture and an engaging community. An independent, non-sectarian residental college, Whitman fosters intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whtiman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and active lifestyle.