Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers

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