Delaware Valley Geo-Institute

📢Call for Submissions! We want to hear about the work YOU do! DVGI recognizes a distinguished geotechnical project recently completed in the region based on submissions by its active members. Submissions for the 6th annual DVGI Project of the Year Competition will be featured in the DVGI Newsletter in the order received and will be accepted through May 1, 2025. The winner will be announced at our May Dinner Meeting on May 20, 2025. 🏆 Please follow this link or scan the QR Code below to submit your project: https://lnkd.in/eexb3a5t ASCE Philadelphia Section ASCE Philadelphia YMF ASCE SEI Philadelphia Chapter

Last month, the DVGI celebrated its annual Student Night on Tuesday, March 25th at Villanova University! After a student poster session (accompanied by corporate sponsor tabling and a happy hour) and a delicious dinner, the evening’s program got started as DVGI recognized Ernest Hanna, P.E., of GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. as the ASCE Philadelphia Section’s 2024 Geotechnical Engineer of the Year. Ernie packed his short, sweet acceptance remarks with kernels of wisdom from his 40+ years as a geo-professional. DVGI congratulates Ernie on his well-deserved recognition and wishes him the best as he eases into his recently-announced retirement. 🎉 💡 Next, three student speakers presented capably on their research. Reza Jebeli, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Delaware, discussed his work on the impact of pore water salinity on clays’ stability and shear strength. Avinash Pandey, E.I.T, an M.S. student at Rowan University, reviewed his research on the potential use of LiDAR to evaluate frost heave in frigid climates. Finally, Catherine Sengstock, an M.S. student at Widener University, outlined her investigation into developing low-carbon cementitious materials using industrial byproducts. DVGI congratulates the student speakers and appreciates their ongoing contributions to the geotechnical profession. 🌟 Finally, the evening closed with the presentation of DVGI’s student scholarships. This year's DVGI scholarship winners included: Sarah Burghardt, EIT, Villanova University; Mohamad El Ahmad, Villanova University; Nasreldeen Hassan, Widener University; Jocelin Mayorga, Widener University; Maria McNicholas, Drexel University; Avinash Pandey, E.I.T, Rowan University; and Juan Pablo Zamora Beyk, Drexel University. DVGI congratulates these student winners and is proud to support them in their academic endeavors. DVGI thanks its sponsors, its student speakers and poster presenters, and its 2024 Geotechnical Engineer of the Year for making this year’s Student Night such a terrific event. We’re already looking forward to the next one! Student Poster Presenters: Mohammad Amin Nozari, University of Delaware Thomas Mayer (presented by Thomas Messmer), Villanova University Siamak Yoosefi, University of Delaware Reza Jebeli, University of Delaware Mohamad El Ahmad, Villanova University Daniel Damilare Adeleke, Villanova University Student Night Sponsors: Aero Aggregates of North America Gannett Fleming | TranSystems GEI Consultants, Inc. James J. Anderson Construction Company KELLER Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Schnabel Engineering

💡Do you want to... Work with brilliant Geotechnical professionals? Learn leadership of Geotechnical industry for FREE? Build your spectacular career of Geotechnical Engineering? ⭐ APPLY FOR DVGI AT-LARGE BOARD DIRECTOR! ⭐ Eligibility Requirements: - Currently enrolled, dues paying, member of the ASCE Philadelphia Section. - Must have held membership in the DVGI for a period of at least one year prior to the election. ⏲️ Interested members who meet the eligibility requirements shall submit their current resume and a short bio (400 words or fewer) to our current Chair, Theresa Loux (tloux@aeroaggregates.com), by Thursday, May 1, 2025 to be considered. Additional election information with respect to our Bylaws are below. 📜 DVGI Bylaws - Article IV - Section 5 - Nominations, Elections, and Appointments DVGI nominations and elections shall be directed by the Board which has the responsibility of developing nominations and directing the elections. One or more new Governors will be elected every two years. (a) The Board shall solicit and receive nominations from the general membership of the DVGI. Such nominations shall be received in the form of a nominating letter to the Board. ✅ (b) Nominees shall be fully informed of the duties and requirements of the office, and shall consent to their nominations. Geographic distribution and representation of the full technical scope and professional function of the DVGI shall be considered. The Board is then charged with selecting nominees to appear on the ballot. (c) The ballot will be announced to the general membership in multiple ways, such as at a monthly DVGI meeting, through the DVGI and ASCE Philadelphia Section newsletters, and through email announcements from the DVGI and ASCE Philadelphia Section. (d) A ballot bearing the names and brief biographical sketches of all candidates will be submitted to the membership for their vote, and members will have thirty (30) days to return their ballot. Write-in candidates will not be accepted. The candidate(s) receiving the most votes shall become the Governor(s)-Elect. In the event of a tie between two or more persons, selection shall be made by the Board of Governors from the persons so tied. (e) In the event there is only one candidate on the ballot after the deadline for nominations is passed, the Board shall have the authority to certify the election results without balloting the membership. The single candidate will then become the Governor-Elect. (f) Each nominee must file a written notice with the DVGI Board prior to the election stating that the nominee will serve if elected. 

💡Do you want to... Work with brilliant Geotechnical professionals? Learn leadership of Geotechnical industry for FREE? Build your spectacular career of Geotechnical Engineering? ⭐ APPLY FOR DVGI AT-LARGE BOARD DIRECTOR! ⭐ Eligibility Requirements: - Currently enrolled, dues paying, member of the ASCE Philadelphia Section. - Must have held membership in the DVGI for a period of at least one year prior to the election. ⏲️ Interested members who meet the eligibility requirements shall submit their current resume and a short bio (400 words or fewer) to our current Chair, Theresa Loux (tloux@aeroaggregates.com), by Thursday, May 1, 2025 to be considered. Additional election information with respect to our Bylaws are below. 📜 DVGI Bylaws - Article IV - Section 5 - Nominations, Elections, and Appointments DVGI nominations and elections shall be directed by the Board which has the responsibility of developing nominations and directing the elections. One or more new Governors will be elected every two years. (a) The Board shall solicit and receive nominations from the general membership of the DVGI. Such nominations shall be received in the form of a nominating letter to the Board. ✅ (b) Nominees shall be fully informed of the duties and requirements of the office, and shall consent to their nominations. Geographic distribution and representation of the full technical scope and professional function of the DVGI shall be considered. The Board is then charged with selecting nominees to appear on the ballot. (c) The ballot will be announced to the general membership in multiple ways, such as at a monthly DVGI meeting, through the DVGI and ASCE Philadelphia Section newsletters, and through email announcements from the DVGI and ASCE Philadelphia Section. (d) A ballot bearing the names and brief biographical sketches of all candidates will be submitted to the membership for their vote, and members will have thirty (30) days to return their ballot. Write-in candidates will not be accepted. The candidate(s) receiving the most votes shall become the Governor(s)-Elect. In the event of a tie between two or more persons, selection shall be made by the Board of Governors from the persons so tied. (e) In the event there is only one candidate on the ballot after the deadline for nominations is passed, the Board shall have the authority to certify the election results without balloting the membership. The single candidate will then become the Governor-Elect. (f) Each nominee must file a written notice with the DVGI Board prior to the election stating that the nominee will serve if elected. 

📢Call for Submissions! We want to hear about the work YOU do! DVGI recognizes a distinguished geotechnical project recently completed in the region based on submissions by its active members. Submissions for the 6th annual DVGI Project of the Year Competition will be featured in the DVGI Newsletter in the order received and will be accepted through May 1, 2025. The winner will be announced at our May Dinner Meeting on May 20, 2025. 🏆 Please follow this link or scan the QR Code below to submit your project: https://lnkd.in/eexb3a5t ASCE Philadelphia Section ASCE Philadelphia YMF ASCE SEI Philadelphia Chapter

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The annual Delaware Valley Geo-Institute Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Kimberton Golf Club in Phoenixville, PA. Proceeds from the outing will benefit the scholarship fund. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your continued support for the DVGI and its students. Golf registration details will be available soon. In the meantime, please consider being a sponsor for this year's outing! Sponsorship details are available on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eZuGEsR3

There are still plenty of opportunities to attend one of our Spring Events! Registration for the Thursday, April 10 ASCE Multi-technical Dinner Meeting, which includes a DVGI breakout session featuring the Gardner Lecture is OPEN. Space is limited - Register today by scanning the QR code in the image below or by following this link: https://lnkd.in/eHVzbHGZ

I’m incredibly honored to be selected as a 2024–2025 Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI) Student Scholarship recipient! The DVGI Annual Student Night was such an inspiring evening filled with passionate student research, valuable networking, and incredible support from the geotechnical community. I had the opportunity to present my poster and share insights from my work on “ASSESSING TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN DYNAMIC CONE PENETRATION AND SHEAR WAVE VELOCITY ON A SANDY BEACH”. Very grateful for the conversations and encouragement I received! A heartfelt thank you to my advisor, Dr. Jonathan Hubler, and to Theresa Andrejack Loux, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP, DVGI Chair, for organizing such a successful and impactful event at Villanova University. Your efforts made this night truly special! Proud to represent Villanova University and the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems, and congrats to all the talented scholarship recipients, especially my fellow VCRWS colleague Sarah Burghardt, EIT Thanks as well to all my fellow VCRWS students for showing up and their support: Fatih POLAT Melinda Eason, P.E. Meg Taylor Catherine Marino, EIT , EunSik Choi, and Alumni Anupam Raj Bhattarai and to faculty member Dr. Kristin Sample-Lord for being there and cheering us on! #DVGI #StudentNight #ASCE #GeoInstitute #GeotechnicalEngineering #CoastalResearch #ScholarshipRecipient #SoilErosion #VillanovaUniversity #VCRWS #ResilientInfrastructure #Mentorship #FutureLeaders #EngineeringCommunity #Networking

So grateful to be selected for a 2024-2025 Delaware Valley Geo-Institute Student Scholarship. I am inspired by the research and work being done to advance this important industry and am excited to continue my contributions. Congratulations to my fellow recipients!

A group of Civil Engineering students from Widener University attended Delaware Valley Geo-Institute's annual Student Night event. Catherine Sengstock delivered an excellent presentation on her research project focused on developing low-carbon cementitious materials using industrial byproducts. Congratulations to Nasreldeen Hassan and Jocelin Mayorga, who were awarded DVGI scholarships! We’re proud of our students and grateful to DVGI for hosting such a meaningful event. We had a great time! Widener University Engineering