Online Registration Now Open for SAGEEP 2011
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| Program Highlights |
| Technical Program - SAGEEP 2011 features many interesting sessions on timely issues. In addition to traditional topics, Technical Chair Dr. Greg Baker has developed an unsurpassed technical program with support from a devoted group of session chairs and special assistance from Dr. John Bradford as SEG liaison. The call for papers resulted in a new record of 270 papers that have been accepted for presentation at the conference, which required having four simultaneous sessions rather than the typical three, along with 60 poster presentations. As always, SAGEEP’s technical presentations will provide the year’s best look at the work going on today in our field. Be sure to look over the list of planned topics by accessing the SAGEEP 2011 web site, clicking on the Program tab and looking at the preliminary Schedule at a Glance: MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “r20.rs6.net” claiming to be http://www.eegs.org/sageep/index.html
Short Courses and Workshops - please note, some Short Courses begin on Saturday, April 9. As usual, several timely short courses will be offered at SAGEEP, and for the second year, we will offer specialized workshops. New short courses this year include a summary of the emerging nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods, and an advanced MASW course. We will also be offering David Fitterman’s popular time-domain EM course, and a new course on dams and levees that emphasizes the client’s perspective and requirements. Two special workshops will be presented: “Advances in Near-surface Electromagnetic Induction Geophysics”, and “Application of Geophysical Technologies to Agroecosystems”. The agricultural workshop is paired with Agricultural Geophysics technical sessions on Wednesday to highlight the growing use of geophysics in agriculture. Also new this year is the inclusion of lunch with all full-day short courses and workshops!
Exhibitors’ Equipment Outdoor Demonstrations – Monday afternoon, the Exhibitors Equipment Outdoor Demonstrations will be conducted at Brittlebank Park (directly across the street from the Charleston Marriott). The event is free to conference attendees; however, please indicate your intention to attend on the registration form (badge required). Light refreshments served.
T-REX Vibrator Liquefaction Demonstration - Monday, April 11, 2011
A special viewing of the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES)@UTexas Triaxial Vibroseis (“T-Rex”) has been set up with 4 departure times to the demonstration site. The T-Rex introduces a new in-situ liquefaction test that can be used to evaluate the coupled response between excess pore water pressure generation and nonlinear shear modulus behavior. Select your departure/return time on the registration form – space is limited and departure time preferences from the host hotel are not guaranteed. Keynote Session - The Keynote Address on Monday will be presented by Dr. John Reynolds, author of the popular textbook “An Introduction to Environmental and Applied Geophysics.” Dr. Reynolds has vast experience in near surface geophysics, spanning the academic, government, and commercial sectors. Those who have read his textbook have only begun to understand the breadth and depth of his experience. We are very pleased that he has agreed to ‘cross the pond’ and join us from the UK.
Field Trips - Charleston is recognized for having been the site of one of the largest earthquakes known to have occurred in the continental US – the 1886 earthquake measured a Richter magnitude estimated at 7.3. SAGEEP attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a walking tour of earthquake evidence in downtown Charleston on Sunday afternoon.
There will also be a field trip Thursday, April 14 on the Charleston harbor aboard the Corps of Engineers new survey vessel, the “Evans” to learn about the survey systems in real time. The 43-foot Evans supports the latest in dual frequency side scan, multi-beam bathymetric, and single beam sonar.
SAGEEP Conference Evening Event - The Conference Evening celebration will take place in the finest hotel in Charleston – Charleston Place - situated in the heart of the city and within walking distance of the historic center. The evening begins with a reception, hosted by Interpex, celebrating its 25th anniversary, in the beautiful Palmetto Restaurant gardens. A 3-course, southern flavor dinner with wine follows, with soft background guitar music.
A special viewing of the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES)@UTexas Triaxial Vibroseis (“T-Rex”) has been set up with 4 departure times to the demonstration site. The T-Rex introduces a new in-situ liquefaction test that can be used to evaluate the coupled response between excess pore water pressure generation and nonlinear shear modulus behavior. Select your departure/return time on the registration form – space is limited and departure time preferences from the host hotel are not guaranteed.
New This Year! Special Luncheon – A special component of the Charleston SAGEEP will be an EEGS Foundation-sponsored luncheon on Wednesday to promote the Geoscientists Without Borders® (GWB) program. Dr. Stephen Moysey, Clemson University, will present results from his GWB project in India. The luncheon will be free to students. A donation of $35 or more is requested from other attendees. Be sure to sign up in advance as a limited number can attend!
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| SAGEEP 2011 Conference Accommodations: Charleston Marriott |
| Hotel Reservations Deadline is March 18, 2011!
EEGS is not charged for conference facilities if it commits to a minimum number of room nights – please take advantage of the negotiated rates by March 18, 2011. Limited government rates available. Reserve your accommodations online or by telephone. Hotel is filling up fast, so don’t delay.
Call 1-800-228-9290 (USA Country Code is +1) identify yourself as a SAGEEP attendee and provide the conference code EEGEEGA. group code SAGEEPGOVTBLK.
Or, make your hotel reservations online: a special reservation site has been set up with the group code auto populated (EEGEEGA): MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “r20.rs6.net” claiming to be www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chsmc?groupCode=EEGEEGA&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/8/11&toDate=4/15/11. If you choose the Government/Military radio dial, the government rate group code.
Or, access MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “r20.rs6.net” claiming to be www.eegs.org, click on the SAGEEP 2011 button, select the Venue/Hotel tab and click on the Charleston Marriott link to go directly to the SAGEEP reservation page. Amenities include: Complimentary parking; complimentary access to pool and fitness center and complimentary shuttle transportation between the hotel and the downtown Charleston historic district (5 minute ride one way).
Reservations must be made by March 18, 2011 to qualify for the special rates.
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| EEGS Membership |
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Two Ways to Save! Join EEGS or renew your membership and save the cost of a subscription to the Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics (JEEG), free with membership. And, save on SAGEEP conference fees by joining or renewing EEGS Membership. New developments in membership opportunities include an option to receive the JEEG electronically, allowing EEGS to hold the line against big dues increases while maintaining current levels of service. Of course, you can continue to receive the printed JEEG if you prefer – just select a member category that includes a mailed, printed JEEG. The March, 2011 issue will be the last printed JEEG sent to those who have not selected a “printed JEEG” category. A most exciting addition to EEGS membership choices is the new discounted rate for members from countries in the developing world. And, EEGS is pleased to announce the formation of a Retired category in response to members’ requests. So, review your membership options at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from “r20.rs6.net” claiming to be www.eegs.org (and click on Membership) and join or renew. Or, for your convenience, join or renew while registering for SAGEEP.
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