2018 Midwest Geotechnical Conference

The Midwest Geotechnical Conference (MWGC) seeks to bring together State and Federal DOT geotechnical professionals from the north central region of the United States along with geotechnical professionals from the private sector and academia to promote technical interaction and professional development.

The State of Illinois is pleased to host the 2018 MWGC and our objective for this year’s conference is to provide an array of diverse technical presentations as well as a forum in which professionals can share their experiences and challenges within the geotechnical field while exploring innovative solutions.

This conference is aimed to professionals involved in research, design, construction and management in the geotechnical field related to the transportation industry.

The Midwest Geotechnical Conference Member State and Federal DOT organizations include: Iowa; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Nebraska; Ohio; Wisconsin; and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Resource Center. However, geotechnical professionals from other governmental organizations are also invited to attend and participate in the conference.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Heather Shoup, IDOT Bureau of Materials Geotechnical Engineer, by email at Heather.Shoup@illinois.gov or by phone at (217) 785-9972

Ve'Niecy Pearman-Green, IDOT District 8 Geotechnical Engineer, by email at veniecy.pearman-green@illinois.gov or by phone at (618) 346-3313.