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Geo-Institute

Established in 1996 nationally, the Geo-Institute (G-I) addresses the challenges of the geoprofession and enhances the value of geoprofessionals. G-I leads in providing technical and career opportunities for members, promotes new technology and innovation, and collaborates externally to promote value and leadership of the geoprofession in public policy and professional practice.

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2025 Best Chapter Award

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The Geo-Institute Local Involvement Committee has selected Geo-Institute St. Louis Chapter as the recipient of the 2025 Best Chapter Award, with final approval from the G-I Board of Governors. This recognition highlights the incredible efforts of our Chapter in supporting the geotechnical engineering profession. Congratulations to our dedicated team at G-I STL Chapter who contributed to this achievement!

Events

​Kappe Lecture and  Social Gathering (Free Event!)

  • Please join the STL Geo-Institute for the 2024 Kappe Lecturer Craig H. Benson for his presentation on Elevated Temperature Landfills, Causation, Impacts, and Best Management Practices Learned from the Field. 

  • The lecture will be followed by a social hour sponsored by the STL Geo-Institute. 

  • 1 PDH Available

  • RSVP today! Limited seats available on a first-come first-serve basis. 

  • Tuesday February 11th from 3:30 to 6:00 PM

​Engineering Advocacy Day

  • As part of 2025 Engineers' Week, #asceSTL will join forces with the ASCE Kansas City Section, Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri (ACEC), and the American Public Works Association (APWA) Missouri Chapter for Engineering Advocacy Day at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City

  • February 5th in Jefferson City

  • You can find more details and RSVP here. 

​Adopt an Engineer Program 

  • Students: We are looking to engage with students who have interest in geotechnical/geological/environmental profession, or who simply would like to understand more about the profession. Connect with professionals, young and seasoned, from various sectors, in one-on-one calls to ask questions and learn more about the industry.

  • Professionals: Volunteer an hour of your time to meet with students and help answer questions they might have. Discuss what you do in your industry, what a typical day looks like, what courses were the most beneficial, etc. An opportunity to give back to the student organizations!

  • Register here

  • Share the QR code to those who may be interested. 

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Scholarships

Alizadeh/Geotechnology Scholarship

  • Must have graduated or will receive before July 1, 2024 a B.S. degree and have been accepted to an ABET accredited Midwestern university for graduate studies in Civil or Geological Engineering

  • Students seeking a PHD or their undergraduate, are not eligible

  • One or more scholarships will be awarded, with the total value being $20,000

  • Opportunity will be available again in Spring 2025.

GeoConfluence Research Scholarship

  • Must be pursuing a master’s (thesis option) or PHD specializing in geotechnical or geoenvironmental engineering at a university within the ASCE St. Louis Section

  • Students seeking a B.S. are not eligible

  • Opportunity will be available again in Spring 2025.

Shamsher Prakash Geotechnical Scholarship

  • Must be pursuing a B.S. in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering in Fall of 2024

  • Graduate and PHD students are not eligible

  • One scholarship will be awarded, with a total value being $1,500

  • Opportunity will be available again in Spring 2025.

Meeting Information

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Leadership

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Travis KasseBaum, P.E.

Chair

Terracon Consultants

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Zachary Fallert, P.E.

Vice Chair

Geosyntec Consultants

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Beya Kazadi, P.E.

Secretary & Treasurer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. 

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