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Book Now For IGS ‘Big Four’ Conferences
Get a front-row seat on the latest developments in geosynthetics by signing up for one of the IGS’s major conferences. Face-to-face participation returns to the conference calendar as organizers continue
IGS Chile Hosts First Members’ Assembly
Exciting webinar topics and plans for the rest of 2021 were shared at IGS Chile’s first members’ meeting. Participants gathered virtually to hear what the chapter had in store and
Portuguese Webinar: ‘Sustainable Solutions in Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soils’
Portuguese speakers are set to enjoy a webinar covering ‘Sustainable Solutions in Geosynthetic Reinforced Soils’ later this month. The IGS Pan American Committee is hosting this event in Portuguese,
Fellowships for Graduate Students from the Geosynthetic Institute
Fellowships for Graduate Students Established: Summer 2008 by action of its Officers and the GSI Board of Directors Funding: $5,000 per year to student’s academic institution This merit-based award
IGS To Launch New Website
The IGS is delighted to announce its soon-to-launch new website! With a more modern look and functionality, the revamped site aims to give users greater access to a range of
GeoAsia 7 Abstracts Deadline Extended! Submit Your Abstracts Now!
Considering the overwhelming requests from several organizations, the deadline for GeoAsia 7 Abstract Submission has been extended from July 31 to August 31 (00:00 GMT + 8). Don’t
My Engineer Life With… Alex De Guzman
In our continuing series with engineers at the start of their careers we speak to Alex de Guzman. Alex works for IGS corporate member Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand.
Designing with Geosynthetics for Unpaved Roads Webinar
The North American Chapter of the IGS (IGS-NA) hosts Professor Jie Han for a lecture entitled Designing with Geosynthetics for Unpaved Roads. Geosynthetics (geogrid, geotextile, and geocell) have been commonly
The First Young Professional Forum on Geosynthetic Research and Application in China
The Chinese Chapter of the IGS (CCIGS) Co-hosted the 1st Young Professional Forum on Geosynthetic Research and Application in China. The First Young Professional Forum on Geosynthetic Research and Application
Remembering Dr. Manuel Blanco Fernández
Dear Colleagues, With sadness, we announce that Dr. D. Manuel Blanco Fernández passed away in Madrid last Monday, 12th July 2021. Dr. Manuel Blanco was the Head of the Materials
