School of Engineering to host 57th Annual Geotechnical Engineering Conference
LAWRENCE — On Nov. 6, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of geotechnical engineering for a one-day conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
“This year’s conference will highlight the integration of cutting-edge technologies, innovative construction methods and lessons learned from landmark geotechnical projects,” said Jie Han, conference chair and Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering. “Attendees will gain insights into emerging digital and geospatial tools for field data collection and analysis, the application of advanced stabilization and ground improvement techniques in challenging conditions and reflections on decades of progress that continue to shape the future of geotechnical engineering practice.”
The 57th Annual Geotechnical Engineering Conference will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with the first session starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required. To register and preview the complete conference schedule, visit the event website.
Conference event speakers:
- Scott Anderson, BGC Engineering
- Stan Boyle, Shannon & Wilson
- Rick Deschamps, Nicholson Construction Company
- Jerry DiMaggio, HNTB
- Amanda Keeney, Kansas Department of Transportation
- John Kemeny, University of Arizona
- Luke Metheny, Kansas Department of Transportation
- Miranda Perkins, Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
- John Wolosick, Keller.
This conference will also offer networking opportunities for industry experts in the geotechnical field. Early bird registration for this event ends Oct. 24.
For more information, contact Emma Herrman, outreach and communications coordinator, at geotechconf@ku.edu.