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IGS NEWSLETTER – February 2020
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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Make A Date In Your Diary With IGS
The IGS is gearing up to deliver an eclectic series of global events this year. From barriers to dams, containment to landslides, we have a range of diversely themed conferences, events and symposiums to inspire and educate. Activities for IGS’s Young Members are at the forefront of our planning, with competitions, a chance to present student papers, and job opportunities. Highlights this year include a packed programme at
GeoAmericas 2020
, the 4th PanAmerican Conference on Geosynthetics, from April 26-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and
EuroGeo7
– the 7th European Geosynthetics Conference – in Warsaw, Poland, in September.
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GeoAmericas 2020 Corporate Contest Deadline Extended!
The GeoAmericas 2020 Case Study competition exclusively for IGS corporate members has been extended to 15 February 2020! Shortlisted entries will be presented at the GeoAmericas 2020 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April. Winners will go forward to the international finals which take place during the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics in Rome, Italy, in 2022.
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GeoAmericas 2020 Deadline Extended For Early-Bird Registration!
Do not miss out on the largest Geosynthetics Conference in the Americas! 23 Technical Sessions, 12 Trainning Lectures, 7 Keynote Lectures, 12 Discussion Sessions. More than 50 companies at the Technical Exhibition. Numerous social events and tourism options. Nearly 1,000 participants from 30 countries are expected at GeoAmericas 2020. Check out the new deadlines for GeoAmericas 2020!
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Changing Practice By Changing Education – IGS North America Educates the Educators
IGS North America successfully held their third Educate the Educators (EtE) event on December 9-10, 2019 at the University of California, San Diego. Richard Brachman (Queen’s University), John McCartney (University of California, San Diego) and Ben Leshchinsky (Oregon State University) served as the Instructors. After one-half-day on the fundamentals of geosynthetics, the remainder of the two-day event provided specialized technical training on environmental, transportation and reinforcing applications of geosynthetics.
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Watch: Two For A Few With Dr. Dipanjan Basu And Edoardo Zannoni
Increasing sustainability content in university curriculums and a better framework to measure infrastructure performance, are key ways to help geosynthetics positively impact the planet. That’s according to Dr Dipanjan Basu, who spoke to IGS Secretary General Edoardo Zannoni for our Two For A Few interview series. Edoardo stole a few moments to chat to Dr Basu at the recent 17th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in October 2019.
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Annual Meeting Success For UK Chapter
The UK Chapter of the IGS rounded off another successful year at its annual meeting last month. Held at the prestigious Geological Society headquarters in Burlington House, Mayfair, London, chapter chairman Andy Belton reviewed the previous 12 months for members. This included a summary of chapter activities in 2019 and an update on memberships and sponsors. There was also a Treasurers’ report and the election of new committee members.
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Call for Candidates for IGS Council: Term 2020 to 2024
Call for Candidates for IGS Council: Term 2020 to 2024 is open! The call for nominations will close 1 March 2020 – Don’t miss this opportunity to serve. The IGS, in accordance with its bylaws, will hold mid-term elections in 2020. IGS Members will have the opportunity to elect seven Council Members...
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Tangier, Morocco
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March 5 – 7, 2020
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India Expo Centre, India
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April 4 – 10, 2020
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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April 26 – 29, 2020
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Manchester, UK
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May 12 – 13, 2020
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Chengdu, China
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May 27 – 31, 2020
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Cartagena, Colombia
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June 15 – 19, 2020
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Cartagena, Colombia
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June 15 – 19, 2020
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Athens, Greece
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June 24 – 25, 2020
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, 2020
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Warsaw, Poland
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September 6 – 9, 2020
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Taipei, Taiwan
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March 1 – 4, 2021
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Cairo, Egypt
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October 11 – 14, 2021
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Rome, Italy
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September 18 – 22, 2022
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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. The core purpose of the IGS is to provide the understanding of and promote the appropriate use of geosynthetic technology throughout the world.
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