What is the Geo-Institute?

• A specialty membership organization focused on the geo–industry.
  
  
• Created by the American Society of Civil Engineers in October 1996.
  
  
• 11,000+ members and over 50 Organizational members include scientists, engineers, technologists, and organizations interested in improving the environment, mitigating natural hazards, and economically constructing engineered facilities.
  
  
• The G-I combines the talents and perspectives of its members to enhance your career development through specialty conferences, journals and practice-oriented publications; educational programs; networking and coalition-building; technical committees and task forces, and leadership on emerging issues.
  
  
• The G-I's numerous award programs, such as the Karl Terzaghi, Ralph B. Peck, and Wallace Hayward Baker offer members numerous opportunities to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession.
  
  The G-I's numerous networking events, technical committees,and vibrant annual conferences and exhibitions also provide members some of the best forums in which to tackle today's toughest geotechnical challenges.
  
  
• Geo-Strata, the official bi-monthly magazine of the Geo-Institute, is a free membership benefit. It features articles written by and for engineering professionals.
  
  
• The G-I also serves as the United States member society of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE).
  
  

What's in Store for the G-I's Future?  
The Geo-Institute Strategic Plan

How Does the G-I Operate?
G-I Polices and Procedures Manual

The Geo-Institute Governance

The Geo-Institute is led by a Board of Governors, consisting of seven to nine members. At least five governors are elected for three-year terms; the Board of Governors may appoint up to three additional Governors for two-year terms; one Governor will be appointed by the ASCE Board of Direction every other year for a two-year term. Serving on the 2009 Board of Governors are:

Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E.,D.GE, F.ASCE, President
Edward Kavazanjian, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, Vice-President
Larry P. Jedele, P.E., M.ASCE, Treasurer
Arthur G. Hoffmann, Jr., P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, Past President
Craig H. Benson, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Billy Camp, P.E., M.ASCE
Moustafa Gouda, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE
Philip G. King, P.E., F.ASCE
Robert D. Holtz*, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, Hon.M.ASCE, International Secretary
Carol W. Bowers*, P.G.,CAE, IOM, Secretary

* Non-voting member

How Do I Get On the G-I Board?
G-I Nominations and Elections Process

The Geo-Institute Staff

Carol W. Bowers, P.G., CAE, IOM , Director, (703) 295-6352

Linda Bayer, Manager, (703) 295-6162

Lauren Tighe, Board and Meetings Specialist, (703) 295-6313

Elizabeth Cuscino, Administrative Specialist, (703) 295-6017

Code of Ethics

1. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of their profession; and
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of their profession.
7. Continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those professionals in the geo-