Geo-Institute (G-I)
Guiding Geoprofessionals to new frontiers
Established in 1996, 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.
Know the Geo Community
Learn about the Geo-Institute's program, project, and Technical Committees and their areas of focus. Apply to a G-I Technical Committee.
The Geo-Institute has over 50 local chapters across the U.S.. Locate a Chapter to connect with your peers and grow your career.
Free articles for Members
ASCE membership includes 5 free article downloads from the ASCE Library each year. You can download journal papers, book chapters (except standards), and proceeding papers.
Join Geo-Institute
Become a member to unlock access to our cutting-edge knowledge and learning resources and open the door to our global community of over 11,000+ geoprofessionals. Discover all benefits of the 3 different types of the Geo-Institute membership.
Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange Forum
Come join the discussion about ASCE Standards! The Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange is a new ASCE Collaborate forum to discuss technical issues about ASCE standards. Dive into your technical area with questions and issues with your community. Members can ask and answer questions. Nonmembers will have view-only capability.
Learn, grow, & connect
Geo-Institute Director’s Cut: S06 E24 - Krishna Kumar (University of Texas at Austin)
On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything...
ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience
Something new is coming from ASCE in the spring of 2027. For...
Sustainable biomining of rare earth elements from mine wastes: Preserving Water and the Environment
The group of rare earth elements (REEs) comprises 17 elements from the...
First the wildfires, then the flooding? How to assess the risk
A new strategy provides a rapid wildfire hydrological impact assessment without the...
Testing the risk of danger that aging geomembranes pose to landfills
As flexible synthetic landfill liners age, the risk of shear of the...
New drilling anisotropy index shows the most effective direction to drill rock
The new index better assesses a rock’s structural characteristics to reduce uncontrollable...
Hydropower and environmental groups cooperate toward clean energy and healthy rivers
In Oct. 2020, groups representing hydropower and environmental interests declared their intentions...