Technical Program Highlights Terzaghi Lecture Tuesday, March 17 - 5:00pm-6:30pm For more than 50 years, the Karl Terzaghi Lecture has been given by an individual honored for their exemplary contributions to the field of geotechnical engineering. Presented by Donald A. Bruce, Ph.D., D.GE, C.Eng., L.G., L.E.G., M.ASCE, President, Geosystems, L.P. Keynote Address: The Joy of Conceiving, Funding, Planning, Designing, and Building Infrastructure Wednesday, March 18 - 8:45am-10:00am Wayne Clough Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Osterberg Lecture Thursday, March 19 - 7:30am-8:30am The annual DFI Osterberg Memorial Lecture was established in honor of Dr. Jorj O. Osterberg, one of the true pioneers of geotechnical engineering, to recognize innovations in deep foundations construction related to engineering design, testing or education - all aspects of Jorj Osterberg’s lifelong contributions. Presented by this year’s recipient, Frank Rausche, P.E., Senior Consultant, GRL Engineers Inc. Michael W. O’Neill Lecture Thursday, March 19 - 5:00pm-6:30pm The ADSC Michael W. O’Neill Lecture Award is presented triennially at each IFCEE for outstanding contributions to the advancement of state-of-the-practice in the design and construction of deep foundations through practical, applied research and/or through recommended improvements to design and/or construction methodologies. Presented by Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates, Inc. PARTNER ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS Gerwick Award Friday, March 20 - 7:30am-8:30am This award is presented annually by DFI to an individual, team or company. It pays tribute to Ben Gerwick, recognizing his innovative spirit and his many contributions to the design and construction of marine foundations. Gerwick had a 62-year professional career as a contractor, educator and construction engineer. Awarded to Proserve Ltd., Accepted by Martin Hawkswood B.Sc. C.Eng. M.I.C.E. M.I.Struct.E. A.M.ASCE. Seed Lecture Friday, March 20 - 3:00pm-4:30pm Presented annually by the recipient of the H. Bolton Seed Medal for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, or practice in geotechnical engineering. Presented by Peter K. Robertson, Ph.D., P.Eng, M.ASCE., Professor, University of Alberta, Canada. Peck Lecture Saturday, March 21 - 8:30am-10:00am Presented annually by a geotechnical engineer selected for outstanding contributions to the profession through the analysis and publication of case histories. This Peck Lecture is titled "Pre-Design Geotechnical Evaluation of the OII Superfund Site". Presented by Donald H. Gray, M.ASCE., Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan. Cooperating Organizations Academy of Geoprofessionals Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists American Rock Mechanics Association Canadian Geotechnical Society DFI of India Chapter DFI Middle East Chapter DFI-Europe Chapter Federal Highway Administration geo-engineering.com Al Rasband ADSC President John Wolosick DFI President Geoprofessional Business Association Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Texas Department of Transportation US Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research Special Contributors Allen Cadden G-I President Mike Justason PDCA President Lester Communications Inc., Piling Canada Magazine National Driller Magazine Pilebuck Magazine Worldwide Drilling Resource, Inc. IFCEE 2015 CONFERENCE PREVIEW 3
