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AEG Fall Social at GSA – 2019
The Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists welcomes the public to attend our social event on Monday, September 23rd, 2019. We are excited to have the 2018-2019 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer- Deborah Green presenting “Let’s Talk – A Conversation on How We Communicate about Science”. Please RSVP below, payment will not be accepted at the door! There will be food and drinks offered throughout the event. This social will be held outside of GSA conference hours, thus a GSA pass is not required for entry.
Date and Time: Monday, September 23rd, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:30pm
Fall Meeting, October 15th 2019
Join us at Fate Brewing Company in Scottsdale for our Fall Meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. We welcome Kimberly Martin, a Dean’s Fellow pursuing her doctorate in geotechnical engineering at Arizona State University, to present her topic: “Benefits of Risk-Based Communication in Geological & Geotechnical Engineering”. Her abstract and biography are below. Free food and drinks (2) will be served from 5:30-6:30 and will be a good time to mingle with other students and professionals. The talk will begin at 6:30 and usually lasts one hour. Please RSVP below, cash or credit card payment is accepted at the door.
Abstract: Benefits of Risk-Based Communication in Geological & Geotechnical Engineering
This presentation demonstrates the benefits of taking a risk-based communication approach with project management and clients. An example will be presented where ineffective communication regarding cost and schedule risk associated with a geological/geotechnical decision led to an undesired outcome. Based on lessons from that case, two examples will be given where these risks were communicated correctly and innovative solutions were accepted. Examples will be provided from an oil sands project in Canada and a liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea. The goal of this presentation is to raise awareness of how risk-based communication, especially early in a project, can lead to risk tolerance regarding geological/geotechnical engineering options and decisions.
Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures Workshop
There is a great series of presentations running throughout the day. For a full list of those presenting and other details, CLICK HERE. For a full list of abstracts of those presenting at the workshop, CLICK HERE.
The workshop will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, November 5, 2019, in the Memorial Union Ventana Room, 214BC. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with coffee, lemonade, water, and snacks available throughout the day. Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available. Everyone in on their own for dinner, but we highly encourage collaborating with those you know and meet at this workshop!
Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures Field Trip
This field trip is a great opportunity for those seeking to observe three local areas of interest, with demonstrations on how earth fissures affect structures, and methods to detect fissures. For a listing of field trip activities, in addition to parking and other details, CLICK HERE.
The field trip will run from 8:00am to around 3pm on November 6th, 2019. We will meet at the Gammage Theater parking lot near the Memorial Union on Tempe campus at 8:00am to get on a charter bus to visit 3 areas of interest. These areas are within the Phoenix metropolitan area, so long bus rides are not expected. Please remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. We will not be doing anything strenuous, but will be walking on dirt roads for short periods of time under the sun. There will be water and snacks available, but please bring anything else you require to make this trip comfortable and enjoyable. Lunch will be provided and will eat in the field during our field trip. Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available. Once we get closer to the time, we will reach out for lunch orders.
Earth Fissures and Land Subsidence November Social
To conclude the final meeting of the UNESCO-IGCP641 project, we will be holding a social event after the field trip on November 6th from 7pm to 10pm at Fate Brewing Company, Scottsdale: 1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Dinner and drinks will be provided, with additional drinks and items available for purchase from the bar menu. We will have some brief closing statements and plan to spend the evening celebrating and socializing together. It should be a blast, and we look forward to seeing you! Cash or credit payment will also be accepted at the door.