More Than Rocks
By Louise Daines-Vick
Categories: Science, Natural Sciences
An IAEG podcast. More Than Rocks is a journey into the fascinating world of engineering geology. Through candid interviews with leading practitioners and scientists, we uncover what it truly means to be an engineering geologist.We dive into the unique career paths of eng geos from around the globe, exploring their education, experiences, successes, and the lessons learnt. These intimate, meandering conversations offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those shaping the field, blending personal stories professional insights.
8 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Mark Eggers pt 1
What can I say about Mark Eggers? Commonly referred to as Eggers, Meggers or Meggles by his devotees, he is a senior principle at PSM Australia, and an engineering geology guru. Mark works on large construction projects, bringing his knowledge of rock and soil mechanics and passion for engineering…
- Ann Williams
Ann is the geotechnical lead for Beca, New Zealand, the current Women in Engineering Geology (WEG) Chair, and the incoming president of IAEG. She's also a great yarn! Ann has many interesting takes on the evolution of the industry (from finding a job in yellow pages to now employing graduates…
- Vassilis Marinos Pt 2
Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin…
- Vassilis Marinos Pt 1
Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin…
- Dave Petley Pt 2
Dave is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Nottingham Trent University, and a landslide scientist. We talk juggling roles, imposter syndrome and some thoughts on being a responsible engineering geologist in the face of landslide risk uncertaintly.We mention the Landslide Blog, find it here…
- Dave Petley Pt 1
Dave is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Nottingham Trent University, and a landslide scientist. We talk juggling roles, imposter syndrome and some thoughts on being a responsible engineering geologist in the face of landslide risk uncertaintly.We mention the Landslide Blog, find it here. The…
- Intro
Welcome to season 1!
- Suzanne Lacasse
Suzanne is a senior adviser at NGI the Norwegian Geotechnical institute. We talk about her incredible career, her many awards and accolades, and her tips for getting ahead in your career.Suzanne mentions a paper about communicating uncertainty in engineering geology, find it here.Thanks to NGI for…
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