Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Geo-Institute of the ASCE provides the Cross-USA Lecture Tour to local G-I chapters and GSOs as an ongoing program to enhance the prestige of the geoprofession. The Cross-USA G-I Lecturer will be a nominated distinguished geoprofessional. Since 2010, our Cross-USA lecturers have traveled the country, and since 2020, delivered lectures on the G-I Youtube channel.
The 2025-26 lecturer is Carlos Santamarina of Georgia Tech. His topic in May will be
"Fractured Rocks: Properties, Processes and Engineering Implications."
J. Carlos Santamarina graduated from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Ingeniero Civil), and completed graduate studies at the University of Maryland (MSc) and Purdue University (Ph.D.). He taught at NYU-Polytechnic, the University of Waterloo (Canada), and Georgia Tech. Two books and 300 publications summarize salient concepts and research results. His former students are faculty members at more than two dozen universities, researchers at national laboratories, or practicing engineers at leading organizations worldwide. Dr. Santamarina is a frequent keynote speaker at international events, a member of both Argentinean National Academies (Sciences and Engineering), and has participated in several Committees at the USA National Academies. He is a recipient of the ASTM Hogentogler Award; he was the 2012 British Geotechnical Association Touring Lecturer; and he delivered the 50th Terzaghi Lecture in 2014.
The 2025-26 Cross-USA Lecture Series is presented by Geopier. When it comes to ground improvement, Geopier is the industry leader. With Geopier, you can design and build with confidence because we empower you to achieve cost-effective, proven, engineered solutions that meet your project pricing and schedule objectives. We work with you to develop a cost-efficient design that allows for higher design bearing pressures, greater settlement control, and reduced construction schedules. Celebrating 25 years of project excellence, we specialize in Rammed Aggregate Pier®, rigid inclusions, slope reinforcement and railway subgrade improvement solutions. There is no soil type or structure we cannot handle. For more information on Geopier solutions, call 800-371-7470, visit www.geopier.com, or email info@geopier.com.
The Geo-Institute is a technical society with about 12,000 geotechnical engineers and geologists as members. Find out more or join at http://www.geoinstitute.org.
#civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #geotech #crossusa
The Geo-Institute of the ASCE provides the Cross-USA Lecture Tour to local G-I chapters and GSOs as an ongoing program to enhance the prestige of the geoprofession. The Cross-USA G-I Lecturer will be a nominated distinguished geoprofessional. Since 2010, our Cross-USA lecturers have traveled the country, and since 2020, delivered lectures on the G-I Youtube channel.
The 2025-26 lecturer is Carlos Santamarina of Georgia Tech. His topic in May will be
"Fractured Rocks: Properties, Processes and Engineering Implications."
J. Carlos Santamarina graduated from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Ingeniero Civil), and completed graduate studies at the University of Maryland (MSc) and Purdue University (Ph.D.). He taught at NYU-Polytechnic, the University of Waterloo (Canada), and Georgia Tech. Two books and 300 publications summarize salient concepts and research results. His former students are faculty members at more than two dozen universities, researchers at national laboratories, or practicing engineers at leading organizations worldwide. Dr. Santamarina is a frequent keynote speaker at international events, a member of both Argentinean National Academies (Sciences and Engineering), and has participated in several Committees at the USA National Academies. He is a recipient of the ASTM Hogentogler Award; he was the 2012 British Geotechnical Association Touring Lecturer; and he delivered the 50th Terzaghi Lecture in 2014.
The 2025-26 Cross-USA Lecture Series is presented by Geopier. When it comes to ground improvement, Geopier is the industry leader. With Geopier, you can design and build with confidence because we empower you to achieve cost-effective, proven, engineered solutions that meet your project pricing and schedule objectives. We work with you to develop a cost-efficient design that allows for higher design bearing pressures, greater settlement control, and reduced construction schedules. Celebrating 25 years of project excellence, we specialize in Rammed Aggregate Pier®, rigid inclusions, slope reinforcement and railway subgrade improvement solutions. There is no soil type or structure we cannot handle. For more information on Geopier solutions, call 800-371-7470, visit www.geopier.com, or email info@geopier.com.
The Geo-Institute is a technical society with about 12,000 geotechnical engineers and geologists as members. Find out more or join at http://www.geoinstitute.org.
#civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #geotech #crossusa
