Dr. MacLaughlin shared highlights from over 30 years of research in geotechnical engineering at our April 3, 2026 Seminar Series. Dr. Mary MacLaughlin is the Goldcorp Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Montana Tech. A highly respected expert in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics, MacLaughlin has decades of research and academic […]
Read MorePh.D. student Ripon Chandra Malo is driven by a passion for advancing geotechnical engineering through data, computation, and innovation. His research focuses on granular material compaction and the application of artificial intelligence to improve how engineers interpret subsurface conditions—bridging the gap between complex geotechnical data and real-world decision-making. That work recently earned national recognition at […]
Read MoreThe extreme conditions beneath the earth’s surface are both a challenge and an opportunity. For Ayat Alasadi, they are the foundation of advancing the potential of geothermal energy. A Ph.D. student in the University of Utah’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ayat has been awarded the Marcelo Lippmann Graduate Scholarship—a prestigious honor given annually to […]
Read MoreWhile geothermal energy is a clean and sustainable power source, its integration on a larger scale presents challenges, including the need for advanced technology to manage geothermal reservoirs, mitigate seismic risks, and address site-specific limitations such as resource location and drilling depth. Additionally, the initial investment costs and the complexities of infrastructure development can hinder […]
Read MoreA cliff face may be a symbol of serene solidity, but that mental image can violently change in an instant. After millions of years of weathering, tectonic shifts, and the relentless pull of gravity, it can be anyone’s guess as to where and when a boulder will dislodge itself from a rock slope and wreak […]
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