The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the UK.
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This is an on-line event, and is part of the BGA Geotechnologist Network.
The British Geotechnical Association
09.01.2024
1300 - 1400
On-line event
BGA Meetings
Harrison Jack Schmitt was the first person initially trained as a scientist to walk on the moon. Originally a geologist, he was selected by NASA in June 1965 along with a group of other scientist-astronauts – the first group not to be test pilots.
Christopher Swainston will deliver a brief overview of the Environmental field, i.e. Where it can take you; why we do it & where it comes from.
The talk goes on to explain some of the issues that can be associated with sampling, modelling and investigating various different media and sites. Chris will describe practical examples and advice from his near 30 years working in this area across the UK.This experience started when he was a sample technician (soils, water, asbestos, stacks and wastes).
Over subsequent years, Chris progressed to become a respected professional in the industry, building his expertise through self-development and exposure to complex environmental challenges in practice.
Widely viewed as the most prestigious of the invited lectures in geotechnics and was first held in 1961.
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