On Director’s Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 39 of Season 6, our guest is Jim Hambleton of the University of Cambridge!

SHOW NOTES:

– First off, get to know JRR Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien

– And if you don’t know Max Headroom, start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom

– Want to stop using buzzwords so they don’t appear in your obituary? Start with this simple tool: https://app.readable.com/text/buzzwords/

– Yes, ASCE student membership is still FREE: https://www.asce.org/communities/student-members

– And here’s where to start to get info on the Minnesota Geotechnical Society:https://www.mgs-gi.com/

– History of the Dinkytowner and other establishments that have occupied the same space over the years: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/r9u51a/rough_history_of_412_14th_ave_se_dinkytowner_et_al/

– We can never forget the I-35W bridge collapse – here’s a great look back from PBS: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/minneapolis-bridge-collapse-video/retro-report/

– Your background on the Curly Wurly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curly_Wurly

– Happy Halloween to all – make it a great one!

The Geo-Institute is a technical society with about 12,000 geotechnical engineers and geologists as members. Find out more or join at http://www.geoinstitute.org.

Music courtesy of very cool Seattle band Head Like A Kite. Song is Director’s Cut from the 2010 album Dreams Suspend Night. Check them out at http://www.headlikeakite.com.