John McCartney, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE is Professor and Department Chair at the University of California – San Diego, Department of Structural Engineering. He is a former President of the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society and is now running for IGS... READ MORE
Jie Han, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, is the Glenn L. Parker Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Kansas and a long-time member and supporter of IGS North America (IGS-NA). IGS-NA group manager Chris Kelsey interviewed Prof. Han by email regarding his candidacy for... READ MORE
Every four years, the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) convenes the International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG). The ICG is a major technical and commercial exchange in the geotechnical engineering field, drawing leading practitioners, producers, and researchers from... READ MORE
By Kristin Sample-Lord, PhD, PE — The year 2022 began with a transformative start for the geosynthetics community. The North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS-NA) joined forces with the ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and the... READ MORE
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new student fellowship program aimed at transitioning geosynthetics-related research to ASTM International (ASTM) standards and increasing student engagement in our professional organizations. The fellowship program will be jointly... READ MORE
Tailings and Mine Waste 2020 went virtual this year and drew a huge crowd to all of the sessions. The IGS-NA chapter is proud to be a supporting organization of this annual event that alternates between Keystone, Colorado, Banff, Alberta Canada and Vancouver, British... READ MORE
We are excited to call for nominations for candidates stand for election to serve on the next IGS-NA Board (2021-23). The Mission of IGS-NA is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering... READ MORE
This four-hour workshop is organized by the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society. It includes a happy hour reception and is open to all conference attendees. Additional fee applies. For more information, visit geosyntheticsconference.com/igs-na-workshop. READ MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2020 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)... READ MORE
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.
