G-I Chapters and Local Geotechnical Groups
As a 21st Century professional organization, the G-I aims to collaborate with local, national, and international geo-professional organizations. To meet that goal, the G-I has developed a strategic plan for outreach to local geotechnical groups to assist them in becoming a Geo-Institute Chapter. Refer to the information below.
If your section or branch geotechnical group or G-I Chapter has an upcoming event, announcement, correction, or suggestions for this page, please send it to Linda Bayer, Geo-Institute manager.
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Geo-Institute Chapters
Alabama Geo-Institute Chapter
James C. Pegues, P.E., President
Phone: (205) 321-1320Boston Geo-Institute Chapter
Nabil Hourani, P.E., Chair
Phone: (617) 973-8832Delaware Valley Geo-Institute Chapter
Ara G. Mouradian, P.E., Chair
Phone: (610) 650-8101 ext. 7138East Central Florida Geo-Institute Chapter
Amr Sallam, Ph.D., P.E.
Phone: ( 407) 740-6110 x112
Maryland Geo-Institute Chapter
Gregg Simmons, M.ASCE, P.E.
Phone: (410) 551-1980Pittsburgh Geo-Institute Chapter
Jim James
Phone: (412) 922-5575Oklahoma Geo-Institute Chapter
Garry Gregory
Phone: (405) 747.8200
Sacramento Geo-Institute Chapter
Jeremy J. Zorne, P.E., G.E., Chair
Phone: (916) 852-9118
San Antonio Geo-Institute Chapter
Joseph A. Waxse, P.E., Chair
Phone: (210) 641-2112St. Louis Geo-Instiute Chapter
Jeffrey R. Hill, P.E., Chair
Phone: (314) 802-2923Texas Section Geo-Institute Chapter
Robert F. Pierry, Jr., P.E., Chair
Phone: (214) 725-8932
Geo-Institute Chapter News
Delaware Valley Geo-Institute Chapter: May 2009 News
East Central Florida and St. Louis Become New G-I Chapters on
June 3, 2009.
How to Become a G-I Institute Chapter for Non-Geotechnical Group Section/Branch Members
The creation of new Geo-Institute Chapters within Sections and Branches is strongly encouraged by ASCE. The initiative for affiliation should come from interested Section/Branch Geotechnical Groups. The documents below provide the details about creating a viable and effective Geo-Institute Chapter within a Section/Branch that does not have a corresponding Geoechnical Group.
- Benefits of Affiliation with Geo-Institute
- Steps to Become an Institute Chapter
- PowerPoint Presentation (Note: Web pages have been updated and may not appear as shown in the presentation)
- Sample Bylaws
How to Convert an Existing Section or Branch Technical Group into a New Institute Chapter
The affiliation of Section/Branch Geotechnical Groups with the Geo-Institute is strongly encouraged by ASCE. The initiative for affiliation should come from the Geotechnical Group leaders. Here are the recommended procedures to convert a Technical Group into a viable and effective Geo-Institute Chapter.
- Benefits of Affiliation with Geo-Institute
- Steps to Become a Institute Chapter
- PowerPoint Presentation (Note: some Web pages have been updated and may not appear as shown in the presentation).
- Sample Bylaws
Local Geotechnical Groups
Local geotechnical groups, with contact information and links
ASCE Regions, Sections, & Branches Map
Local Geotechnical Group Events
- The 40th Annual Ohio River Valley Soils Seminar (ORVSS XL)
"Geotechnical Engineering and Energy Infrastructure"
November 13, 2009
Lexington, Kentucky
- 24th Central Pennsylvania Geotechnical Conference
November 2-4, 2009
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Section/Branch/Geotechnical Group News
Geo-Institute Speakers Bureau
The purpose of this site is to provide members of the Geo-Institute, including local Sections and Branches, with a database of G-I members who are willing to make presentations about specific geotechnical topics.
- Access the Geo-Institute Speakers Burea
Geotechnical Practice Publications
Geotechnical Practice Publications (GPPs) offer the opportunity for sections/branches to publish proceedings to a larger audience using a shorter, less restrictive peer review process as compared to Geotechnical Specialty Publications (GSPs). Contact Carol Bowers, the G-I Director, at 703-295-6352 for additional information.
- Review the GPP White Paper
Join a Geo-Institute Technical Committee
The Geo-Institute Technical Coordination Council invites all G-I members to apply for membership on one of the G-I technical committees. All geo-professionals, including new and younger members, and geo-professionals from local sections and branches of ASCE, are encouraged to participate. Technical committee members are expected to participate in committee activities and attend at least one committee meeting during the time of appointment.
ASCE Task Committee on Institute Affiliation with Local Groups
In January 2003, ASCE's Executive Committee established a task committee charged with defining the range of relationships that will be available for the Institutes to establish with Sections and Branches. The Task Committee addressed how ASCE Institute members can be served by Institutes partnering with Sections and Branches, their technical groups and other allied organizations.
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