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About Geoengineer.org

1. Introduction p.12. General Information p.23. Core Personnel p.3

Activities Overview

1. Online Databases p.42. Geoengineering Community Activities p.53. Publications & News Distribution p.5

Geoengineer.org Organizational Collaborations p.6

Geoengineering Corporate Sponsorship Program

1. General Information p.72. Current List of Corporate Sponsors p.73. Sponsorship Benefits Overview p.8

1. Geoengineer.org Website p.92. Press Release & News Distribution Center p.93. Geoengineer.org Newsletter p.104. Employment Opportunities Forum & Bulletin Board p.115. Geoengineering Community Blogs p.116. Geoengineering News Forum & Bulletin Board p.12

7. Creation of Webpage within Geoengineer.org p.121. Websites hosted by Geoengineer.org p.12

8. Geoengineer.org Software Listing p.139. Events Directory p.13

10. Online Geoengineering Library p.1411. New Publications Page p.1412. Acknowledgment in Geoengineer.org Activities p.1513. Participation in Opportunities p.15

1. Conferences Sponsored by Geoengineer.org p.15

Geoengineer.org is part of a growing network of online civil engineering centers.

TheCivilEngineer.org (http://www.thecivilengineer.org) is an International Center for Integrating Information on civil engineering. It is the main gate to a series of websites encompassing the major practice areas of Civil Engineering.

The network of websites is to expand in other fields of civil engineering.

TheCivilEngineer.org

http://www.thecivilengineer.org

Geoengineer.org

http://www.geoengineer.org

TheStructuralEngineer.info

http://www.thestructuralengineer.info

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Mission:

The advancement of International Geoengineering Practice, Research and Education through the classification and integration of worldwide geoengineering information and the development of tools, resources and Professional activities.

Geoengineer.org in Bullets

• Founded in 2001;• 70,000 – 120,000 visitors per month;• 6 times increase in traffic in 2 yrs• Unique collection of databases;• Large number of activities with the participation of the

visitors of the website;• Daily updates of the content• Circulation of monthly Newsletter: >6,700 individually

subscribed members;

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Dimitrios Zekkos, PhD, PEFounder and Managing DirectorAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbore-mail: [email protected]

Mima MalakouWebsite administratorBA Hons Business Information Management, GlasgowCaledonian University, UK.e-mail: [email protected]

Konstantinos TsantilasWebsite applications developerBSc Hons in Computer Engineering & InformaticsUniversity of Patras.e-mail: [email protected]

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The Geoengineer.org Website includes a unique collection of resources. Website resources can be classified as follows:

• ONLINE DATABASES• GEOENGINEERING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES• PUBLICATIONS & NEWS DISTRIBUTION

1. ONLINE DATABASES

GEOLIFI: Searchable online database of more than 2,800 geoengineering papers available for purchase, presented in conferences/symposia/journals.

Fully Searchable Online Geoengineering Library: Lists & classifies >1,400 publications available online (e.g. papers, books, manuals & theses) divided into 21 categories.

Geoengineering Photo Gallery: Classified collection of >700 photos with descriptions. The "Photo Contest Competition" is part of this activity, in an effort to encourage the visitors of the website to contribute and help in the enhancement of this collection.

Virtual Geoengineer: A total of 57 web pages on practical topics using photos, videos, etc.

Geoengineering Software Listing: More than 90 geoengineering software classified in 11 categories.

Educational Geo-Websites: A collection of 64 educational websites available online divided into 13 categories.

Top 10 Papers on Geotechnical Engineering: Lists of useful publications compiled by distinguished geoengineers.

In-situ Testing & Laboratories Companies: Database that includes information on companies offering in-situ or laboratory testing services.

New Geoengineering Publications Listing: Lists of recent publications in geoengineering.

Calendar of Events: A comprehensive list of International Geoengineering Events, such as conferences, symposiums, seminars, workshops etc.

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2. GEOENGINEERING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Forums & Bulletin Boards: A large and unique collection of forums and bulletin boards on various geoengineering topics hosting many visitors’postings.

Employment Opportunities Announcement Boards: A collection of Boards listing employment opportunities worldwide.

Geoengineering Community Blogs: A growing community of geobloggers is hosted. Bloggers include individuals, companies andorganizations.

Organizational Collaborations: Geoengineer.org collaborates with various Organizations that share the same vision: to advance the Profession and serve the society better.

Donors Fund Website: An active group of geoengineers-donors that participate in the decision making and the activities of Geoengineer.org Website.

Network of independent geo-websites: 10 independent websites are hosted and promoted through Geoengineer.org.

2. PUBLICATIONS & NEWS DISTRIBUTION

Geoengineer.org Newsletter: Provides monthly updates on website’s activities and geoengineering news. Currently >6,900 members.

Press Release & News Distribution Center: Promotes the press releases & news of Geoengineer.org affiliates, monitors real-time articles related to geoengineering published by more than 20,000 publications, and tracks the updates of the Geoengineering Blog community as well as the latest news of various major geoengineering organizations (ASCE Geo-Institute, EERI, USGS).

International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories (IJGCH): Geoengineer.org collaborates with the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) in the publication of a refereed, high quality journal focusing on case histories and the practice of our profession.

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The Mission of the Geoengineer.org Website is the advancement of International Geoengineering Practice, Research and Education. To that end, Geoengineer.org collaborates with various Organizations that share the same vision and achieve specific tasks/goals. Geoengineer.org believes that through these collaborations, the Profession will advance and serve the society better.

Currently, Geoengineer.org collaborates with various Organizations in the following activities:

• Geoengineer.org is supporting all DFI (Deep Foundations Institute) events as a Cooperating Organization.

• Since November 2009, Geoengineer.org is supporting all ADSC-IAFDevents as a Cooperating Organization.

• Geoengineer.org collaborates with the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) in the publication of the International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories (IJGCH).

• In collaboration with the United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER), Geoengineer.org has established the largest online Geoengineering Photo Gallery. The database currently includes more than 700 photos in 30 main categories and the content is constantly increasing.

• Geoengineer.org has become an Organizational Partner of the Geo-Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance (GEER) Activity. Through this collaboration Geoengineer.org supports all GEER's Activities. GEER seeks to establish a system that formalizes the manner in which post earthquake reconnaissance efforts are organized by the NSF geo-programs.

• Geoengineer.org is collaborating with the Geoenvironmental Technical Committee of the Geo-Institute of ASCE to establish an online gallery in Geoenvironmental Engineering.

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The activities of Geoengineer.org are primarily supported by Corporate Sponsors on an annual basis. Funds collected by our sponsors are used to support the website and grow its activities with the ultimate goal to serve the Geoengineering profession. By joining the Geoengineer.org sponsorship program you are making also a contribution to the Profession.

Geoengineer.org provides opportunities for superior exposure of your firm, advertising and promotion. It is by far the most cost-effective advertising media in the geoengineering field.

The Total Cost for Corporate Sponsorship is only $3,300 per year. This annual cost is significantly lower than a one-time promotion elsewhere. Exposure through Geoengineer.org is continuous, international, multi-dimensional and adjustable to your company’s needs.

CURRENT LIST OF CORPORATE SPONSORS

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1. Continuous promotion through the website via banners and text links at various places within the website.

2. Continuous Promotion through the Geoengineer.org Press Release &News Distribution Center.

3. Monthly Promotion through the Geoengineer Newsletter.

4. Employment opportunities announcement promotion through our employment Forums & Bulletin Boards.

5. Creation of your own Blog within the “Geoengineering Community Blogs” to announce news, promote activities, services or products.

6. Announcement promotion through the Geoengineering News Forum & Bulletin Board.

7. Creation of company’s webpage within the Geoengineer.org.

8. Inclusion of software programs in the Geoengineering Software Listing.

9. Promotion of your events in the Events Directory & Events Sponsorship Progarm.

10. Inclusion of papers in the Online Geoengineering Library.

11. Promotion of published books in the New Publications Page.

12. Acknowledgement in all Geoengineer.org Activities.

13. Participation in Opportunities of Geoengineer.org Allied Organizations.

OVERVIEW

Geoengineer.org is a growing and dynamic organization. Every year, the organization’s activities expand and new combined opportunities for promotion are provided to Corporate Sponsors. Sponsorship includes a wide range of benefits:

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1. WEBPAGE ADVERTISING:

Placement of banners at the main and other pages of the Geoengineer.org. Banners are viewed by thousands of visitors each month and visitors can click the banner and retrieve more information about the sponsor.

2. PROMOTION OF ANNOUNCEMENTS THROUGH THE PRESS RELEASE & NEWS DISTRIBUTION CENTER:

Press Releases & Announcements of your firm are disseminated through our Press Center.

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3. PROMOTION THROUGH THE GEOENGINEER.ORG NEWSLETTER:

Distributed monthly to more than 6,700 subscribed members.

Two ways to promote:

• Placement of banner with link at the Geoengineer.org Newsletter every month, and

• Promotion of announcements, job opportunities, and other news through the “News of our Affiliates” section.

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4. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROMOTION:

All job openings in your company can be promoted through the Employment Opportunities Bulletin Board. This Board is a popular activity within the Website. Many engineers & recruiters submit postings. All new announcements posted at the employment opportunities forum, at the same time are also promoted through the main page of Geoengineer.org.

5. GEOENGINEERING COMMUNITY BLOGS:

Organizations, companies & individuals are establishing blogs to announce news, promote activities, services or products and solicit theparticipation of the community. New postings at the geoengineering blogs, at the same time are promoted through the main page of Geoengineer.org, ensuring unique exposure to the International geoengineering community.

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6. ANNOUNCEMENTS PROMOTION:

Your company’s announcements (news, events, products, services etc.) can be promoted through the Geoengineering News Forum. All new announcements posted at the news forum, at the same time are also promoted through the main page of Geoengineer.org.

1. Professor Ralph Peck’s Legacy Website2. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Portal3. Geo-Risk & Reliability 4. JWG on Geotechnical Engineering for DMR 5. NSF: Municipal Solid Waste Properties6. The Bimrocks Website 7. Berkeley Geoengineering Alumni Association8. GEOSNet - Geotechnical Safety Network9. International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories10. Symposium on Waste Mechanics

WEBSITES HOSTED & SUPPORTED BY GEOENGINEER.ORG

7. CREATION OF COMPANY’S WEBPAGE WITHIN THE GEOENGINEER.ORG WEBSITE:

Space is provided for the creation of a webpage of your firm within the Geoengineer.org.

There are many reasons to create such a webpage. Ask us why.

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8. SOFTWARE PROMOTION:

Your company’s programs are included in the GeoengineeringSoftware Directory.

• A page is created for each program.• A banner can beplaced in the Software category of your choice.• Promotional postings are allowed in the Software Forum.• Programs are also promoted through the Newsletter.

9. PROMOTION OF EVENTS:

If you are organizing an event we can promote it through the events page. Geoengineer.org provides a comprehensive list of International events such as conferences/symposia/seminars/courses etc. As Geoengineer.org is committed in supporting activities that contribute to the Profession, we have established an Event Sponsorship Program through which events are actively promoted to the broad international geoengineering community in a number of ways. Contact us to discuss with you potential sponsorship.

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10. PROMOTION OF PAPERS:

Your company’s papers can be included in the relevant section of the Searchable Online Geoengineering Library.

Papers are also promoted through the Newsletter, yielding additional traffic.

11. PROMOTION OF BOOKS:

Published Books can be included in the New Publications section.

• A separate page is created for each book.• A photo of the cover is placed in the new page with a link to the website where the book is sold.• Promotional postings are included in the New Publications Forum, Press Release & News Distribution Center and the Newsletter.

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12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN ALL GEOENGINEERING.ORG ACTIVITIES:

Corporate Sponsors are acknowledged and listed in all leaflets, reports and events organized by the Geoengineer.org.

e.g.1: February 2006, ASCE GEO-INSTITUTE GEOCONGRESS 2006 conference: Geoengineer.org organized a workshop titled “Case Histories in the informational age”. All corporate sponsors were acknowledged in the workshop and were listed in the workshop’s binder.

e.g.2: October 2008, DFI 11th International Conference: Geoengineer.org participated in the exhibition and listed all its Corporate Sponsors.

13. PARTICIPATION IN OPPORTUNITIES OF GEOENGINEER.ORG ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS:

Geoengineer.org is sponsoring various International Conferences.Through coordination with the Organizing Committees, Corporate Sponsors may be eligible to sponsor these events at a reduced cost.

CURRENTLY GEOENGINEER.ORG SPONSORS 8 EVENTS

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2011 Seminars, Courses & Annual Conference