Two well-known geoprofessionals were among the eleven given ASCE’s highest honor this year, the title of Distinguished Member. Jean-Louis Briaud and Thomas D. O’Rourke were both in this year’s class. There is a link to their bios in the ASCE blog post. Congratulations to both gentlemen, very well deserved. [Source: ASCE Roundup. Image: Texas A&M]
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