Geotechnical Society of Edmonton
News & Events
May 16, 2023: GSE 2023 AGM with Corey Froese, P.Eng. – Advancements in the Characterization and Forecasting for Deep Seated Landslides in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB)
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton is pleased to present the welcome Corey Froese, P.Eng., as the keynote speaker for our Annual General Meeting. Date: May 16, 2023 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Glenrose Room, Royal Glenora Club, 11160 River Valley Road, Edmonton...
May 3, 2023: Spring 2023 CCLT with Dr. Steven Kramer – Performance-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering Practice
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton is pleased to present the Canadian Geotechnical Society Cross-Canada Lecture Tour featuring Dr. Steven Kramer. Date: May 3, 2023 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Woodvale Facility, Millwood Golf Course, 4540 50 Street NW, Edmonton...
April 12, 2023: UACGS Student Chapter: 2023 ParklandGEO Wall Competition
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton is pleased to present the 18th Annual Applied Geotechnical Engineering Design Contest Date: April 12, 2023 Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm Location: 9105 - 116 St NW, Natural Resources Engineering Facility (NREF), University of Alberta...
About GSE
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton (GSE) is a vibrant organization with an active and engaged membership comprising individuals in private consulting, academia, government, and industry. The GSE hosts a series of monthly technical presentations between September and May, and organizes a one day technical symposium or short course on an annual basis. Other events include a student retaining wall construction competition and occasional field trips to sites of local geotechnical interest. Our Annual General Meeting is held in May and marks the end of the technical presentation season.
About GSE
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton (GSE) is a vibrant organization with an active and engaged membership comprising individuals in private consulting, academia, government, and industry. The GSE hosts a series of monthly technical presentations between September and May, and organizes a one day technical symposium or short course on an annual basis. Other events include a student retaining wall construction competition and occasional field trips to sites of local geotechnical interest. Our Annual General Meeting is held in May and marks the end of the technical presentation season.

Awards
The GSE offers three awards which are presently annually: the Stan Thomson award significant contribution to the local geotechnical community, the Morgenstern award to recognize student academic excellence, and the Scott award given to the winners of the retaining wall construction competition.

Morgenstern Student Award

Stan Thomson Award

Dr. Don Scott – Applied Geotechnical Design Award
Membership
Membership in the GSE is an inexpensive way to support the local technical association and get reduced pricing for all events!