The future of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in North America

Jennifer E. Nicks

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: ISSMGE 75th Anniversary

ABSTRACT: With over 18,000 members and the 75th anniversary this year, the ISSMGE is continuing to thrive and move forward. The role of ISSMGE in North America is unique to other regions because geotechnical engineering is relatively mature. Elements to ensure the viability of ISSMGE in North America, including visibility, communication, collaboration, and students and young members are also discussed. Ultimately, the future lies with students and young members. Since the ISSMGE depends on the activity of its members, this paper also describes the role of NA in ISSMGE.

RÉSUMÉ: Con más de 18,000 miembros y el 75 aniversario este año, la ISSMGE es seguir creciendo y seguir adelante. El papel de la ISSMGE en América del Norte es único a otras regiones ya que la ingeniería geotécnica es relativamente maduro. Elementos para garantizar la viabilidad de ISSMGE en América del Norte, incluida la visibilidad, la comunicación, la colaboración, y los estudiantes y los jóvenes miembros también se discuten. En última instancia, el futuro está con los estudiantes y los jóvenes miembros. Desde la ISSMGE depende de la actividad de sus miembros, este documento también describe el papel de la NA en ISSMGE.

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Jennifer E. Nicks (2011) The future of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in North America in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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