December 8, 2016
Rula Deeb Reappointed to Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Oversight Committee
Rula Deeb (California) has been reappointed to the Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Ad-Hoc Oversight Committee through 2017. This will be her third year as a member of the oversight committee after serving as the Arab American Frontiers Symposium co-chair for two years in Kuwait (2011) and Oman (2014). The U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Frontiers of Engineering program of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering initiated the Arab-American Frontiers of…
December 7, 2016
AEES Presentation to Next Generation of Engineers at Georgia Tech
Shira Colsky, Amanda Kunkle, and Raphael Siebenmann of the Kennesaw Georgia office gave a lunchtime presentation on the profession of engineering to the Georgia Tech Chapter of Association of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AEES) on December 1, 2016. The team spoke to 19 students about the day-to-day life of a staff engineer and about Geosyntec's sell-manage-do culture. Amanda gave an in-depth look at the litigation support she provides as part of our sediments practice, and…
December 2, 2016
Geosyntec Announces New Location in Washington, D.C.
Geosyntec Consultants is pleased to celebrate our new Washington, D.C. location with an open house gathering on December 5, 2016. Our Washington D.C. office will be home to a number of professionals known internationally for their technology leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Our practitioners are some of the most creative scientists and engineers from leading universities around the world. Lead Consultants in Washington, D.C. Neal Durant, Ph.D., Senior Principal Engineer Dr. Durant is…
December 1, 2016
Darrell Egarr Published in UK Water Projects
Darrell Egarr, Ph.D., (England) published an article entitled "Deephams STW Analysis of Mixing Chamber, Aeration Lanes and Final Settlement Tanks" in UK Water Projects 2016 Edition. Deephams Sewerage Treatment Works, located in East London, is the ninth largest works in the UK and serves a population equivalent of 891,000 (as of 2011). In order to accommodate population growth, meet new wastewater quality standards, prepare for weather variations, and replace an ageing plant; a major upgrade…
December 1, 2016
Juan Pestana Featured as Keynote Speaker at BSCES in Boston
Juan Pestana (Massachusetts) will deliver a keynote address at the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Dinner and Program entitled "Saving Venice" at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts at 5:30pm on December 8, 2016. Juan's keynote will focus on the methodology used to estimate the consolidation settlements of the highly heterogeneous silty sandy clayey soils, accounting for the variability in the stratigraphic units.…
November 30, 2016
SiREM Launches a New Webinar Series
SiREM launched a new webinar series on November 17th, 2016. The webinars in this series will feature guest speakers who are subject matter experts to provide the latest information on technology advances in environmental remediation and site characterization. The webinars will combine recent research and development activities for new and emerging contaminants and technologies with real word applications to characterize and remediate contaminated sites. The first webinar titled "Looking inside microbial dechlorinating communities "featured Dr.…
November 30, 2016
David Espinoza Published in Financial Times
David Espinoza co-authored and article entitled "Infrastructure investing and the peril of discounted cash flow: Valuation techniques remain anchored in arcane ideas" in Financial Times on November 3, 2016. The article discusses infrastructure investing and the thoughts and risks behind Joel Dean's method. It goes on to talk about its theoretical flaws with cash flow problems and the unknowns of the discount rates. Finally, it examines how modern economists have not really solved the problems…
November 29, 2016
Juan Pestana Teaches Advanced Course on Computational Geotechnics
Juan Pestana (Massachusetts) taught a course entitled "Advanced Course on Computational Geotechnics," in Santiago, Chile on November 17-18, 2016. He lectured on Numerical Modeling Concepts for Performing Seismic Analysis of Ground Improvement, Soil Structure Interaction and advanced topics, including liquefaction and liquefaction mitigation. Juan has been lecturing on Numerical Modeling for over 20 years and has led or participated in over 30 professional courses worldwide. He is the recipient of several awards, including the Arthur…
November 29, 2016
Geosyntec to Present at A&WMA Specialty Conference on Vapor Intrusion, Remediation, and Site Closure
Geosyntec professionals will deliver a number of presentations at the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Specialty Conference on Vapor Intrusion, Remediation, and Site Closure. The conference, entitled "Balancing Technical Defensibility, Risk, Sustainability, and Costs," will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego, California on December 7-8, 2016. The Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) organizes this specialty conference on important technical considerations involving the vapor intrusion (VI)…
November 18, 2016
Geosyntec Participation in Battelle Sediments Conference
As in previous years, Geosyntec will make a significant technical contribution to Battelle's Ninth International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 9-12, 2016. Geosyntec is scheduled to have 11 platform presentations, 16 poster presentations, and an instructor for a short course. The sediments conference series is a forum for sharing research results, practical experiences, and opportunities associated with remediating, restoring and managing the environmental and economic vitality…
November 17, 2016
Chris Robb Presents at the Local AHMP Chapter Meeting in Chicago
Chris Robb (Wisconsin) presents at the local chapter meeting of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) at the Metropolitan Building, in Chicago, Illinois at 6:00pm on November 17, 2016. His presentation, entitled "What's the big deal with coal ash?" will be an informative discussion of coal combustion residuals, their regulatory history, the debate over toxicity, and the long term outlook for coal-burning power plants. Chris has over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting,…
November 17, 2016
Roads and Bridges Ranks Geosyntec Project a Top Ten Best Road in U.S.
Roads & Bridges magazine has named La Pata Avenue Gap Closure one of the top 10 best roads in the U.S. for 2016. The publication features the Geosyntec-designed project on the October cover: "Digging Your Way Out / Massive Excavation Keys California Project." La Pata Avenue Gap Closure is a 2.3-mile long, new Class 1 Arterial Highway with four grade separation structures, constructed over challenging geologic conditions (including large landslide deposits and an old municipal…
Marissa Simpson (Massachusetts) co-authored a paper entitled "Will Dam Removal Increase Nitrogen Flux to Estuaries?" which was published in the MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) journal "Water" on November 8, 2016. The paper concerns a study of 7,550 dams throughout New England and compares analyses of dam functions and benefits with individual dam attributes and effects on downstream receiving waters. Dam removal often generates improvements for safety or migratory fish passage but might increase nitrogen…
November 10, 2016
Teresa Fischer Certified by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Geosyntec's Teresa Fischer (Tennessee) was certified by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) as a Board Certified Environmental Scientist (BCES) with specialization in Hazardous Waste Management and Site Remediation. She is a Senior Geologist based in Knoxville, Tennessee with more than 28 years of experience in environmental consulting. Teresa specializes in the areas of site investigation and remediation; due diligence; and compliance program development and auditing. She has focused particularly on environmental…
November 4, 2016
Joe Cleary Presents at 94th PERF Fall Meeting
Joe Cleary (New Jersey) will present at the 94th Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF) Fall Meeting at the Phillips 66 Research Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on November 9-10, 2016. Phillips 66 will host the 94th PERF Fall Meeting at their Research & Development headquarters. The agenda includes the following topics in the Water and Air focus areas: Induced seismicity Water treatment Water valuation New policies and regulations Source identification for PM and VOCs Air quality…
November 3, 2016
Geosyntec Presents to the Society of American Military Engineers
Julie Konzuk (Ontario) and Drew Raw (Maryland) will present to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) International Committee. Their presentation is entitled "Challenges Related to Remediation of Military Sites Impacted by Munitions and Emerging Contaminants." The presentation will share experience regarding common contaminants and environmental release mechanisms at military sites, specific hazards and planning needs for military site investigation and remediation, other investigation considerations, and remediation techniques. Julie is a Principal Engineer with 18…
November 1, 2016
Derek Tomlinson Presenting at Seminar on Pennsylvania Vapor Intrusion Guidance Updates
Derek Tomlinson (Pennsylvania) will present on "Vapor Intrusion Investigation Best Practices" as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Vapor Intrusion Guidance Updates, Impacts & Considerations seminar hosted by Alpha Analytical Laboratories at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. PADEP has revised the Land Recycling Program Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) for Vapor Intrusion into Buildings from Groundwater and Soil under Act 2, to assist…
November 1, 2016
John Seymour to Teach a Short Course for ACAA Workshop
John Seymour (Illinois) will teach a short course entitled "Geotechnical Considerations in Surface Impoundment Management and Closure" at the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) and University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) Midwest Workshop on Current Issues in Ponded CCPs at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington, Kentucky on November 2, 2016. About the Workshop A similar workshop about issues in ponded coal combustion products (CCPs) was held in Tampa, Florida in…
October 27, 2016
Gary Wealthall and Doug Larson Teach Upcoming Sessions of the Princeton Groundwater Hydrology Course
Gary Wealthall (Ontario) and Doug Larson (Massachusetts) will teach upcoming sessions of the Princeton Groundwater Hydrology Course in Miami, Florida, October 24 – 28, 2016. This five-day intensive course introduces the basic concepts of groundwater hydrology and contaminant fate and transport, and presents a detailed discussion of current and emerging remediation technologies. The Princeton courses are widely acknowledged as the established standard in groundwater remediation training courses. The Princeton Groundwater courses are the established standard…
October 26, 2016
Alan Munn Presenting at Tank Farm Tech Asia 2016
Alan Munn (Malaysia) will be presenting his paper "Taking Tank Farm Safety to a New Level" at the Tank Farm Tech Asia 2016 at the Royal Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2016. Alan will also join the panel during the Process Safety session that will conclude the conference on day two. The theme for this year's conference is "Enhance Asset management, Reliability and Safety." This annual conference is organized by Hydrocarbon Asia…
October 25, 2016
Geosyntec to Present at 37th SETAC North America Annual Meeting
Geosyntec will deliver a number of presentations at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida on November 6-10, 2016. This year, Geosyntec continues our tradition of practice excellence by providing presentations on the cutting edge environmental science and technology including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of emerging chemicals of concern, and the use of activated carbon as an…
October 25, 2016
Geosyntec Invites you to Attend a Short Course on Passive Sampling at the Battelle Contaminated Sediments Conference
Geosyntec will co-present a Short Course entitled "Passive Sampling of Hydrophobic Organic Compounds at Sediment Sites: Practical Advice for Decision-Makers and End-Users" at the Ninth International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1:00-5:00pm on January 9, 2017. Presenters Jason Conder, Ph.D.,
Senior Scientist,
Geosyntec Consultants Upal Ghosh, Ph.D.,
Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Matt Lambert, M.S.,
Environmental Scientist,
United States Environmental Protection Agency Matt Vanderkooy, M.S.,
Environmental…
October 24, 2016
Nancy Bice Appointed to Berkeley Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Council
Nancy Bice (California) was appointed to the University of California, Berkeley Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Advisory Council on October 7, 2016. Nancy occupies a position formerly held by Rudy Bonaparte. She manages Geosyntec's San Francisco Bay Area operations, has served on the firm's Board of Directors, and is the firm's Diversity Leader. She is also an actively practicing Engineering Geologist, bringing clients more than 35 years of experience in the environmental remediation field. The…
Derek Tomlinson (Pennsylvania) recorded a video presentation for the 252nd American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting & Exposition August 21-25, 2016. Derek's presentation, entitled "Development of innovative technologies for the remediation of DNAPL source zones throughout their lifecycle," appears in the Presentations On Demand section of the ACS website. Abstract Derek Tomlinson (Geosyntec Consultants, Philadelphia, PA, USA) Evan Cox (Geosyntec Consultants, Waterloo, ON, Canada) David Reynolds (Geosyntec Consultants, Kingston, ON, Canada) Gavin Grant (Savron Solutions,…
October 21, 2016
Geosyntec Presents at Rescheduled Florida Remediation Conference
The 22nd Annual Florida Remediation Conference (FRC) has been rescheduled for December 1-2, 2016 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida and as scheduled Geosyntec will be featured in a keynote address, moderate a panel discussion, and present in four platform presentations. The Florida Remediation Conference is the Southeast's premier soil and groundwater cleanup conference of the year. Over the years, FRC has developed a solid reputation for a casual atmosphere that's conducive to…
October 19, 2016
Geosyntec Sponsors NAEM EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Geosyntec will sponsor and attend the 2016 Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) & Sustainability Management Forum held by NAEM at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado on October 26-28, 2016. A Gold Sponsor for the event this year, Geosyntec has sponsored this event since 2010 and has provided webinars and articles on a number of topics including green remediation, vapor intrusion, clean air act monitoring, and integrating financial and sustainability reporting for its…
October 13, 2016
Simon Thurlbeck to Present at International Fire and Explosion Hazard Management Conference
Simon Thurlbeck (England) will present at the International Fire and Explosion Hazard Management Conference at the Corinthia Hotel on St. Georges Bay, Malta from 10:30am-11:00am on November 4, 2016. Simon will address fire and explosion hazard management pre-preparedness in a presentation entitled "Passive Protection." The purpose of the conference is to give high-risk fire and explosion hazard management specialists from around the world the opportunity to listen, discuss, and network with the world's foremost experts…
Geosyntec will sponsor the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 2016 Annual Conference at the Pennsylvana Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 27-29, 2016. With 10,000 attendees expected, the SWE Annual Conference is the largest conference in the world for women in engineering and technology. Geosyntec will sponsor the Collegiate Leadership Institute, a three-day set of sessions specifically designed to prepare women pre- and post-graduation to become leaders in engineering. Attendees are selected competitively for…
October 11, 2016
Geosyntec to Present at the 32nd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy
Please join Geosyntec at the 32nd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy presented by the Association for Environmental Health and Science Foundation (AEHS) at the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst, Massachusetts on October 17-20, 2016. The conference attracts 600-800 attendees, including a wide variety of representation from state and federal agencies, military, industry, environmental engineering and consulting, and academia. It has become the preeminent national conference in this important environmental area. The…
October 10, 2016
Pat Lucia Honored by Berkeley Academy of Distinguished Alumni
Geosyntec's Chairman Emeritus Patrick C. Lucia (California) was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) at the University of California, Berkeley, on October 6, 2016. Pat was honored for his many years of practice leadership as a nationally-recognized authority in forensic engineering and risk management as applied to geotechnical and underground construction issues; for business leadership as long-time Board Chairman for a leading national engineering company; and…
October 6, 2016
Tim Ingram to Present at CRA’s Risk Forum
Tim Ingram (England) will be speaking at CRA's annual Risk Forum entitled "To Automate or Not to Automate" at Stratford Manor Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon on October 5-6, 2016. His topic, "Culture and Infrastructure Required to Automate Nuclear Processes," draws upon his broad experience as a System Engineer maintaining operations within the Nuclear and Defense sectors, including the provision of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) to Defense projects across land, sea and…
Jim Langenbach (Florida) was welcomed as new Conference Chair for the Florida Remediation Conference (FRC) at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida on October 6-7, 2016. The conference has been rescheduled for December 1-2, 2016. A veteran of many FRCs, both behind the podium and among the attendees. Jim has assumed the leadership responsibility for steering the technical content at future conferences. As Conference Chair, Jim will deliver the keynote address for the 22nd…
October 4, 2016
Rula Deeb and Jason Conder Present in PFAS Webinar for NEWMOA
Rula Deeb (California) and Jason Conder (California) participated in webinar hosted by the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) and the Brown University Superfund Research Program to address frequently asked questions about per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) investigation and cleanup on September 21, 2016. Co-presenters included Dr. Jennifer Field from Oregon State University and Dr. Christopher Higgins of Colorado School of Mines. The webinar was attended more than 200 people and answered the following…
