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Geotechnical News December 2010
geo-institute news
Engineering at the South Dakota School
of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T)
in Rapid City, SD. The school is
a state-supported university with
2,100 students seeking degrees at the
baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral
levels in engineering, the sciences,
and computer technology. Gribb was
a
Geo-Strata
Editorial Board member
from 2000-05 and former professor of
Civil Engineering and director of the
Center for Environmental Engineering
at Boise State University.
Lewis Appointed Manager at
Gannett Fleming
Paul J. Lewis, P.E.,
was appointed
manager of the Geotechnical Practice
of Gannett Fleming where he is
responsible for maintaining the quality
and consistency of work products
across the practice companywide,
leading the geographic growth of the
practice, and facilitating work sharing
and staffing of projects. He serves
as a vice president and manager of
the Geotechnical Section based in
the firm’s corporate headquarters in
Harrisburg, PA.
Lewis has more than 27 years of
geotechnical engineering experience
and is a registered professional engi-
neer in five states. He is a member of
the ASCE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi,
Deep Foundations Institute, the Asso-
ciation of Conservation Engineers, and
the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) International. He
holds a bachelor of science in civil en-
gineering from West Virginia Univer-
sity, and is a former instructor for the
Pennsylvania State University.
Thorne Elected New VP of the
AGP
Steven
Thorne,
P.E.,
D.GE,
M.ASCE,
of Melick-Tully and
Associates, P.C. in Somerset, NJ, was
unanimously voted in as the Academy
of Geo-Professional’s (AGP) next
vice president. Thorne has served on
the Board of Trustees of AGP since
its inception in October 2008 and
was also involved in the creation of
the Academy. His term runs October
1, 2010 - September 30, 2011. On
October 1, 2011, he will then become
president of the Academy.
Withiam to Receive Wisely
Award
Geo-Strata
Editor
James L. Withiam,
Ph.D.,
D.GE,
M.ASCE
,
will
receive the 2010 William H. Wisely
American Civil Engineer Award for
his outstanding leadership in creating
and delivering the flagship Institute
magazine,
Geo-Strata
, and for his
leadership in the Task Committee
in redesigning
Civil Engineering
magazine. This award recognizes
ASCE members for their continuing
efforts to promote appreciation for the
history, tradition, developments, and
technical and professional activities of
the Society.
Withiam is a principal of
D’Appolonia
, a geotechnical engi-
neering firm headquartered in Monro-
eville, PA. He attended Syracuse Uni-
versity where he earned B.S., M.S., and
Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering. At
D’Appolonia, Withiam is responsible
for management and technical direc-
tion of geotechnical projects and re-
search studies. His principal areas of
expertise comprise foundations and re-
taining structures; soil and rock slopes;
embankments and dams; remedial de-
sign of failed earthworks; character-
ization of soil and rock; and research
investigations, including studies to
develop specifications for the design
of highway bridge substructures, and
the application of nondestructive test
methods to detect corrosion of metal-
tensioned systems used for geotechni-
cal applications.
Allied Organizations
Watch for this call for papers:
43
rd
Symposium on Engineer-
ing Geology and Geotechnical
Engineering (EGGE)
March 23-25, 2011
University of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
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com/
The Symposium on Engineering
Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
(EGGE) is an annual event designed
to convene professionals to showcase
innovative work in the fields of
engineering geology and geotechnical
engineering. The conference theme is
Paul J. Lewis.
Steve Thorne.
Jim Withiam.
