NZGS News

Posted on July 2nd, 2010

New Zealand Geotechnical Society Inc. – Student Prize 2010

Invitation to participate – Closing date 30 August 2010

The New Zealand Geotechnical Society wishes to recognise and encourage student participation in the fields of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.

Two regions: North Island and South Island

Two awards: One for each region valued at NZ $1,000 plus certificate

Requirements:

- Candidates are required to present an 800 words or less typed abstract on any aspect of, or topic in the field of, geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology.

- Finalists will be invited to present their topic in person at a branch meeting in Auckland and/or Christchurch in September/October 2010.

- Presentations will be 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of questions.

- Awards are open to both current undergraduate and postgraduate full time students of a recognised tertiary institution in New Zealand.

Finalists will be assessed on the following criteria:

- Written abstract 10%
- Content 10%
- Structure 20%
- Visual presentation 20%
- Clarity of explanation 20%
- Question handling 10%
- Time 10%

The prizes shall be awarded to the finalists who are judged to have made the best presentation according to the above criteria. The judges’ decision shall be final.
Abstracts must be submitted in writing and close 30 August 2010.

Please provide author details, your abstract and university affiliation to the branch co-ordinator in your region as listed below.

For further information or to join the Society (membership is free for students) please visit our website www.nzgs.org or contact the Society Management Secretary at secretary@nzgs.org

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North Island

Pierre Malan
Auckland Branch Co-ordinator
pmalan@tonkin.co.nz

South Island

Nick Harwood
Canterbury Branch Co-ordinator
nick_harwood@coffey.com