Geotechnical Society of Edmonton
News & Events
April 25, 2024: Dr. Norbert R. Morgenstern – From Certainty to Uncertainty in 63 Years
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton and UAlberta Geotechnical Center are pleased to present an open lecture by Dr. Norbert R. Morgenstern Date: April 25, 2024 Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm Location: 8th Floor, Innovation Centre for Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211 -...
March 18, 2024: Prof. Jie Han – Geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments: Bridging theory and practice
The UAlberta Geotechnical Center is pleased to present the 3rd RM Koerner Award Lecture by Professor Jie Han, Ph.D, PE, F.ASCE, University of Kansas Date: March 18, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm Location: 8-207 Innovation Centre for Engineering, University of Alberta...
February 26, 2024: UACGS Student Chapter 2024 ParklandGEO Wall Competition
The Geotechnical Society of Edmonton is pleased to present the 19th Annual Applied Geotechnical Engineering Design Contest Date: February 26, 2024 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!