AEG - Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists

🌍📚 We invite you to participate in one of the seven educational courses offered at the AEG 2026 Annual Meeting, where you will gain insights into the environmental and engineering geology of the region from knowledgeable local experts.

Course Offerings:
- Field Course #1: Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage and Chickamauga Lock
- Field Course #2: Tunnels and Trains
- Field Course #3: Chattanooga Brownfield Redevelopments
- Field Course #4: Zinc Mine Underground Tour
- Field Course #5: Lookout Mountain Geo-Tourism
- Field Course #6: Ocoee Gorge & Copper Basin Adventures - Rafting or Orchard Options
- Field Course #7: Helene Impacts / Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Multi-Day)

Enhance your professional skills while earning Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Secure your spot today at www.aegannualmeeting.org! 🔗

AEG 2026 Annual Meeting - "Postcards from Chattanooga"

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the AEG 2026 Annual Meeting in Chattanooga! 🎉 The Ocoee River is calling your name with its breathtaking scenery, intriguing geology, and thrilling world class whitewater fun! Did you know this stunning river hosted the whitewater events for the 1996 Olympic Games? It’s true – the only time the Olympics featured an in-river course!

Traveling upstream from the Great Smoky Fault at the mouth of the gorge, Highway 64 traverses a classic Barrovian metamorphic sequence while passing two TVA-owned hydropower stations that date back to the 1910s (Ocoee 1 and Ocoee 2) - as well as the site of a 30,000 cubic yard rockslide that occurred in November 2009.

Join us on Field Course 6 on September 19 to explore the spectacular Ocoee Gorge. You’ll have the chance to go rafting in the afternoon for an adrenaline rush like no other! If you prefer a different kind of fun, head over to Mercier Orchards for some fantastic apple picking, delicious cider, and mouthwatering pie! 🍏🥧 Register Now, www.aegannualmeeting.org.

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Join us for the AEG 2026 AI/Machine Learning Virtual Symposium on August 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The session will be moderated by Nathan Saraceno from GFT. As artificial intelligence continues to make strides in applied geoscience, its effectiveness hinges on a solid foundation of geological knowledge, field observations, and professional expertise. This half-day virtual event will delve into the use of AI-driven tools and machine learning techniques that enhance geological interpretation, monitoring, hazard assessment, decision-making, uncertainty analysis, communication, and professional workflows.

The symposium is designed for geologists, geoscientists, engineers, and other professionals eager to understand the responsible and effective integration of AI in geologic practice.

Earn 4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)! The session will be recorded for registrants to access at their convenience. For more details and to register, visit: https://www.aegevents.org/ai-machine-learning-virtual-symposium 📅✨