Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
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STUDENT pROGRAm<br />
SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2012<br />
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.<br />
GEO WALL CAPTAINS MEETING<br />
location: West hall<br />
Geo Wall team captains are required to attend this meeting with the<br />
competition organizers to review competition, rules and inspect team<br />
wall boxes.<br />
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.<br />
GEO-CONGRESS STUDENT ORIENTATION<br />
location: Junior Ballroom<br />
Students will learn how to maximize the 2012 Geo-Congress<br />
experience.<br />
2:30 – 4:15 p.m.<br />
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP<br />
location: Junior Ballroom<br />
Presented by the Graduate Student Leadership Council and the<br />
Organizational Member Council, this workshop will explore career<br />
options in geotechnical engineering, as well as provide useful tools to<br />
help you, the student, find jobs.<br />
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.<br />
H. BOLTON SEED MEDAL LECTURE<br />
location: East hall<br />
Attend the first major event <strong>of</strong> the 2012 Geo-Congress. This year’s<br />
lecture will be presented by Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Robert Martin, Ph.D., M.ASCE.,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Southern California, on the topic, “Some Observations<br />
on the Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Liquefaction and Volume Changes <strong>of</strong> Sands<br />
under Seismic Loading.”<br />
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.<br />
G-I ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (WITH DOOR<br />
PRIZES!)<br />
location: East hall<br />
Join the Geo-Institute Board <strong>of</strong> Governors for beverages, snacks, and<br />
the opportunity to hear what the G-I is doing for you and your future<br />
geo-pr<strong>of</strong>essional colleagues. You might even win a door prize!<br />
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.<br />
WELCOME RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT HALL GRAND<br />
OPENING<br />
location: West hall<br />
A terrific way to end your first day is to browse the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy<br />
light refreshments and learn about the new and emerging products<br />
and services our Geo-Exhibitors <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012<br />
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.<br />
STUDENT NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS<br />
location: West hall<br />
Join the Graduate Student Leadership Council in the Exhibit Hall for<br />
more opportunities to network and explore the show floor.<br />
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.<br />
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LUNCH<br />
location: Skyline (21st floor)<br />
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee invites all students to join them<br />
for lunch and a special program about diversity and inclusion issues<br />
within the geo-pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.<br />
GEO CHALLENGE COMPETITIONS<br />
location: West hall<br />
Geo Challenge is a set <strong>of</strong> student competitions sponsored by the<br />
Geo-Institute <strong>of</strong> ASCE. The competitions are designed to challenge<br />
and encourage undergraduate and graduate civil engineering<br />
students who are interested in geotechnical engineering. There are<br />
three components <strong>of</strong> the Geo Challenge:<br />
■■■ Geo Wall: Student teams from across the United States<br />
showcase their design, construction, communication and teamwork<br />
skills during the annual Geo Wall competition. The objective is<br />
to design and build a model mechanically stabilized earth (MSE)<br />
retaining wall using paper reinforcement taped to a poster board<br />
wall facing. The design objective is to use the least amount <strong>of</strong><br />
reinforcement needed to support the retained soil plus both vertical<br />
and horizontal surcharge loads. The winning team takes home the<br />
prestigious Atterberg trophy.<br />
■■■ Geo Prediction: Predict the behavior <strong>of</strong> a real world<br />
geotechnical system. The team whose prediction best matches the<br />
actual field performance is the winner <strong>of</strong> the Mohr’s Circle award.<br />
■■■ Geo Poster Competition: Undergraduate and graduate<br />
students will present their research and receive recognition for<br />
achievements.<br />
7:00 – 7:45 p.m.<br />
STUDENT/ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER CAREER<br />
FAIR<br />
(By Invitation Only)<br />
location: California (2nd floor)<br />
This special reception for Organizational Member Student Stipend<br />
Winners brings together future employers and employees for the<br />
chance to relax and learn about the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and each other.<br />
7:45 – 9:00 p.m.<br />
STUDENT/ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER RECEPTION<br />
(Open to Registered Students and Organizational Members)<br />
location: Skyline (21st floor)<br />
Join members <strong>of</strong> the Organizational Member Council and all your<br />
fellow student attendees for this special networking opportunity.<br />
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012<br />
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.<br />
HERO AND AWARDS LUNCHEON<br />
location: East hall<br />
Winners <strong>of</strong> the Geo Challenge Awards will be announced at<br />
this special event honoring individuals who have demonstrated<br />
exceptional innovation and leadership in the geo-pr<strong>of</strong>ession.