The Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) is an international, non-profit scientific and technical society, whose 3,000 members include geologists specializing in engineering geology, environmental geology, and ground-water geology as well as other professionals in affiliated fields such as civil and mining engineering, land-use planning, public policy and education.
Through its technical and professional activities, AEG strives to promote the value and importance of geologic practice in:
- detecting, containing, and remediating contaminated soil and ground water;
- recognizing and mitigating hazardous geologic processes to promote public safety and welfare; and
- siting, planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining engineered works.
AEG Professional Development
Serving Professionals in Environmental, Ground-Water and Engineering Geology since 1957
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AEG sponsors workshops and short courses for which official Continuing Education Units are offered.
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AEG encourages its members to participate in activities of mutual interest with other societies and organizations.
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The annual Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer in Engineering Geology is co-sponsored by AEG and the GSA Engineering Geology Division.
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AEG members make presentations and lead field trips for students at all levels.
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AEG's Technical and Professional Practice Committees keep the Association in a position of influence through their wide-ranging activities.
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AEG's 25 Sections and 20 Student Chapters provide educational and networking opportunities for members through regular meetings, field trips and local newsletters.
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Students compete for scholarships and awards, and interact with practicing professionals.
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Short courses, field trips, and technical sessions provide opportunities for AEG members to enhance their professional practice.
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International members are found in more than 20 countries and Designated Correspondents enhance technology transfer among more than a dozen countries.
AEG Member Benefits
Networking, with colleagues at meetings, through technical publications and on the AEG web page, is a valuable professional development benefit because it allows a member to:
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Broaden and update technical, practical and business knowledge.
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Keep career paths open by assuring that the value, utility and scope of engineering geology is recognized in the scientific, technical, legal, and regulatory arenas.
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Explore numerous opportunities for career enhancement through contacts at technical meetings and in continuing education programs.
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Influence the profession of engineering geology as it serves society and as it is regulated.
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Establish the standards of the profession.
Members receive our quarterly professional journal, Environmental and Engineering Geoscience and six-issues of the AEG News as a regular dues benefit.
Members also enjoy a 20% "member discount" on all special publications, registration fees at meetings, short courses and field trips.
AEG Membership Requirements
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Regular
Applicants for this classification shall hold a degree in geology, engineering geology or geological engineering, or a degree in a related professional field with 30 semester-hours of credit in the geosciences. In addition an applicant shall be practicing in the field of Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology or Hydrogeology. Annual Dues for new (first-time) members are $75.00 per year, for the first three years of membership. Applicants who qualify for this Class, but are engaged in full-time teaching at the Primary or Secondary (K-12) level are eligible for our "Teacher" classification. Annual Dues for "Teachers" are $35.00.
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Affiliate
Applicants for this classification shall be scientists or engineers who work with engineering geologists; teachers engaged in middle-school and high school Earth Science education; or persons interested in engineering geology. Annual Dues for "Affiliates" are $70.00. Annual Dues for qualifying "Teachers" are $35.00.
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Student
Applicants for this classification shall be full-time students enrolled in an academic program in the geosciences or in a related field in engineering. Annual Dues for "Students" are $25.00 and proof of Full Time enrollment is required.
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International
Applicants for this classification must meet the same requirements as "Regular" (shown above), and must live or work outside of the USA. Annual Dues range from $35.00 to $55.00 depending on the publications you wish to receive.
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