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Student Visits to Seattle Area Geotechnical Firms

In addition to an exciting technical program, the ER2010 Organizing Committee is arranging a student tour to geotechnical firms in the greater Seattle area.
Surrounded by mountains and water, the greater Seattle area presents diverse and challenging geologic conditions. Given this scenario and being a vibrant cosmopolitan area, many national and international geotechnical consulting firms have offices in this region.

In this context and in coordination with the local ASCE Geotechnical Section, students will visit a selected group of geotechnical companies and be exposed to current projects, day-to-day work, life as a consultant, and job opportunities in the greater Seattle area.
Among current major regional projects are the new WA520 floating bridge, Alaskan Way viaduct replacement with a tunnel, expansion of the recently opened light rail system, etc. Students will have the chance to meet experts in different geotechnical fields and be exposed to the diversity of geotechnical conditions in the area.

The visits will be organized to create an informal environment and students will be encouraged to participate and ask questions. A limited number of spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation will be provided from and to the conference venue. This event will be organized so that it does not conflict with the field demonstration events.