About GEOSTRATA

GEOSTRATA, the official bi-monthly magazine of the Geo-Institute, features articles written by and for engineering professionals. Articles cover the use of new technologies, construction techniques, business management, unique projects, and industry news along with providing leadership on educational, professional and public policy issues, showcasing the unique role and contributions of the geoprofessional.

Write for GEOSTRATA!

GEOSTRATA's editorial board is excited to announce the themes for our 2024 issues. We invite you to contribute to the geotechnical community by submitting an article or idea for any of the following themes. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional portfolio while sharing your knowledge and experiences with a wide range of readers.

To propose an article for potential publication, please send a 100- to 200-word abstract to Jim Withiam at jlwithiam@gmail.com. Please submit your abstract approximately five months before the first month of publication for each respective issue. Even if your idea does not align with the themes mentioned below, we still encourage you to submit it, as we may have room for standalone pieces.

2025 GEOSTRATA Themes

February / March 2025: Unsaturated Soil Geotechnics
April / May 2025: Geo-history & 25th Anniversary Issue
June / July 2025: Mine Waste Geotechnics
August / September 2025: Earthfill Dams
October / November 2025: Offshore Geotechnics
December 2025 / January 2026: Foundations for Supertall Structures

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Editorial Board

James L. Withiam, Ph.D, P.E., BC.GE, M.ASCE

Merve Gizem Bozkurt, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, Geosyntec Consultants

Jeff Dunn, Ph.D, P.E., G.E., BC.GE, M.ASCE, Consulting Engineer

Ken Fishman, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, McMahon & Mann Consulting Engineers

Brian Hubel, P.E., G.E., M.ASCE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District

Michael P. McGuire, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, Lafayette College

Mary C. Nodine, P.E., M.ASCE, FHWA

William K. Petersen, P.E., M.ASCE, Rimkus Consulting Group

Mark K. Seel, P.E., P.G,. M.ASCE, Langan

Chris Woods, P.E., BC.GE, LEEDAP BD+C, M.ASCE, Densification, Inc.

Lucy Wu, P.E., M.ASCE, Independent Consultant

GEOSTRATA Staff

Kristie C. Kehoe – Content Coordinator
Elizabeth Cuscino – Content Editor
Grace McConnel - Manager of Design and Production

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GEOSTRATA is a forum for the free expression and interchange of ideas. The opinions and positions stated within are those of the authors, and not necessarily those of GEOSTRATA, the Geo-Institute, or the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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