The mission of IGS North America (The North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society) is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering materials as the Chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS) for the United States of America and Canada.. IGS North America will accomplish its mission through:
Organization of technical conferences, seminars & workshops.
Advanced training of current users of geosynthetics.
Training future users of geosynthetics.
Training geosynthetic educators.
Promotion of geosynthetics as part of engineering curricula.
Targeting impactful new members.
Better communication with members.
Enhanced partnerships with associated organizations.
PHOTO: Dr. Virginia Smith (left) and Dr. Kristin Sample-Lord (right) at Villanova’s graduation ceremony. Dr. Smith received the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Teaching award while IGS-NA President-Elect Dr. Sample-Lord received the Mid-Career Service Award. Recognitions for... READ MORE
Since 1999, the Ralph B. Peck Award from the ASCE Geo-Institute has recognized outstanding contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession through the publication of “thoughtful, carefully researched case history or histories, or the publication of recommended... READ MORE
Membership
IGS-NA has three forms of membership: Individual Membership is only $100 and includes full membership in the global International Geosynthetics Society; Chapter Benefactor Membership is $500; and Student Membership is Free. Visit the Membership Page for more details on benefits, such as:
Access to industry networking, including the IGS online directory and technical discussion forums
Discounts at all IGS-NA and IGS events
Complimentary access to the highly ranked IGS Journals (Geotextiles & Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International), the IGS Digital Library, and other technical documents
Discounted subscription to Geosynthetics magazine (in the United States)
Monthly digital updates from IGS-NA and the global International Geosynthetics Society
Eligibility to participate in IGS Committees and Technical Committees
Eligibility to apply for IGS Awards, such as the IGS Student Award
Much more…
Representing the Industry
IGS-NA not only provides a broad variety of direct benefits to our members we are advocates for geosynthetic technology throughout North America. IGS-NA and its members participate in a variety of organizations which influence, or are influenced by, geosynthetic products and technologies. Recent activities of this nature include participation in:
Winning the bid to host GeoAmericas 2024, the 5th Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics
Participating in the annual Tailings & Wine Waste conference
Bid development to host 13 ICG in 2026
Joint fellowship development with ASTM D35 and the Geosynthetic Institute
IGS North America's high-level webinar series
Renew your Membership!
Fast and easy! Complete your membership renewal online with a credit card. Existing individual members can also consider the new Business - Chapter Benefactor level of membership that adds three members of your organization to the chapter and supports IGS North America's education and professional development activities at the highest membership level. Student Memberships are free!
Connection. Includes full membership in both the IGS North America chapter and the global International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
Professional Development. Enjoy member pricing on IGS conferences and workshops around the world, in person and online. Also, members have free, full online access to the highly ranked geotechnical journals Geotextiles and Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International. IGS North America members can also take advantage of a members-only subscription rate to Geosynthetics magazine.
Networking. Interact with other field professionals through events and volunteer opportunities. You also gain special members-only technical committees and discussion forum opportunities with the IGS.
Leadership and Opportunity. IGS North America is the group of experts in geotechnical and civil engineering for understanding the intersections between geosynthetics and infrastructure. Members participate in the development of major events, such as GeoAmericas 2024 (the 5th Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics), which IGS North America will host in April 2024 in Toronto.
Business Chapter Benefactor
Presence. Chapter Benefactor members can add three (3) employees to represent them in the chapter. They enjoy all of the benefits of Individual Members.
Commitment to Education. By supporting IGS North America at a higher monetary level, Chapter Benefactors support scholarship endeavors, such as IGS North America’s partnership with ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and the Geosynthetic Institute.
Contribution. Participate in non-commercial, non-proprietary engineering educational outreach to public and private entities, such as the Educate the Educators program and regulatory agency technical exchange.
Networking. Your chapter member representatives can interact with other field professionals through events and volunteer opportunities. Gain special members-only technical committees and discussion forum opportunities with the IGS.
Marketing and Promotion. IGS North America will recognize your benefactor membership in its monthly e-newsletter, on the chapter website, and in social media support.
