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.
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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.
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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.
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