The Geo-Institute has over 60 local chapters throughout the United States. These chapters are affiliated with the Geo-Institute and are part of ASCE’s Sections and Branches.
Join a G-I Local Chapter and discover first-hand how they help you grow your career. Joining a chapter helps you:
- Focus on local issues that impact your workplace
- Benefit from on-site professional development programs
- Build long-lasting friendships and strong business partnerships with professional peers
- Grow into a leadership role on chapter committees
Some of the benefits of Chapter affiliation for local groups include:
- Increased member participation
- Sharing of ideas and best practices between chapters
- National exposure
- Special access to publications, and events
- Networking locally and nationally
The Local Involvement Committee of the Geo-Institute provides services to Chapters such as the Cross-USA Lecture Series, and the Best Practices Handbook. The Local Involvement Committee also liaises and assists in coordinating activities of interest to both the G-I and local Chapters.
Leading Your Chapter
Best Practices for G-I Chapters
Based on input from the Chapter, the Board of Governors, and ASCE G-I staff, the local involvement committee has assembled a set of guidelines for effectively running a G-I chapter.
View the Chapter Best Practices Guidelines
Start a G-I Chapter
Creating a G-I Chapter in your area is simple and free! There are many benefits, including:
- A column in GEOSTRATA magazine’s CoreBits section to publicize your news and events
- A special Chapter Events section in the monthly eUpdate
- Access to ASCE’s online collaboration communities for your Chapter’s use
- Review and publication support for Geotechnical Practice Publications (GPPs)
- Invitation to the bi-annual Chapter Summit
The following documents provide further information about creating a viable and effective Geo-Institute Chapter within a Section/Branch:
Upon completion of your MOU, please email it to the Geo-Institute, or mail it to:
Geo-Institute of ASCE
Attn: Local Chapters
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Best Chapter & Chapter Achievement Award Winners
Each year, the Geo-Institute recognizes outstanding G-I Chapters through the Best Chapter and Chapter Achievement Awards. Recent awardees include:
2025
- Best Chapter – St. Louis Chapter
- Chapter Achievement – Connecticut Valley Chapter
2024
- Best Chapter – Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI) Chapter
- Chapter Achievement – National Capital Chapter
2023
- Best Chapter – St. Louis Chapter
- Chapter Achievement – Minnesota Society Chapter
2022
- Best Chapter – Delaware Valley Chapter
- Chapter Achievement – Arizona Chapter