More Than Rocks

Louise Daines-Vick
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An IAEG podcast. More Than Rocks is a journey into the fascinating world of engineering geology. Through candid interviews with leading practitioners and scientists, we uncover what it truly means to be an engineering geologist.We dive into the unique career paths of eng geos from around the globe, exploring their education, experiences, successes, and the lessons learnt. These intimate, meandering conversations offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those shaping the field, blending personal stories professional insights.

Episodes

  1. 22h ago

    Jake Cornall

    Jake Cornall is a team lead for engineering geology at Engeo in New Zealand. He has some good stories- like accidently getting hired when the company thought he was someone else. He also has some really nice approaches to leadership, and how to treat people well. Thanks to Jake and Engeo for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Jake Cornall

  2. 22h ago

    Sophie Bainbridge

    *Note there were some minor glitches in the audio, you may or may not notice this while listening. Join me as I talk with Sophie Bainbridge. Sophie is a Team Lead for Mine Waste at WSP in Canada, and a technical expert in tailings dams construction and operations. She also has fantastic banter. We talk about how she got into geotechnical engineering from engineering geology and how she often feels like an imposter, we talk about being a woman in the industry and the feeling of beloning to more than one place in the world. Thanks to Sophie and WSP for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Sophie Bainbridge

  3. 2d ago

    Mark Eggers pt 2

    What can I say about Mark Eggers? Commonly referred to as Eggers, Meggers or Meggles by his devotees, he is a senior principle at PSM Australia, and an engineering geology guru. Mark works on large construction projects, bringing his knowledge of rock and soil mechanics and passion for engineering geology models to the table. He also teaches in engineering geology programmes around the world, giving up his time because he is passionate about educating the next generation. We talk about all things engineering geology, and he tells us about his career development and tips for new graduates (among other things). Thanks to Mark and ⁠PSM⁠ for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Mark Eggers pt 2

  4. 6d ago

    Mark Eggers pt 1

    What can I say about Mark Eggers? Commonly referred to as Eggers, Meggers or Meggles by his devotees, he is a senior principle at PSM Australia, and an engineering geology guru. Mark works on large construction projects, bringing his knowledge of rock and soil mechanics and passion for engineering geology models to the table. He also teaches in engineering geology programmes around the world, giving up his time because he is passionate about educating the next generation. We talk about all things engineering geology, and he tells us about his career development and tips for new graduates (among other things). Thanks to Mark and PSM for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Mark Eggers pt 1

  5. Nov 3

    Ann Williams

    Ann is the geotechnical lead for Beca, New Zealand, the current Women in Engineering Geology (WEG) Chair, and the incoming president of IAEG. She's also a great yarn! Ann has many interesting takes on the evolution of the industry (from finding a job in yellow pages to now employing graduates through a programme), she talks retaining women in the workforce and tells us what she likes about groundwater. Thanks to Ann and Beca for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Ann Williams

  6. Oct 29

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 2

    Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin hideaway in the mountains! Thanks to Vassilis and NTUA for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠ for support.

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 2

  7. Oct 29

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 1

    Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin hideaway in the mountains! Thanks to Vassilis and NTUA for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠ for support.

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 1

  8. Oct 28

    Dave Petley Pt 2

    Dave is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Nottingham Trent University, and a landslide scientist. We talk juggling roles, imposter syndrome and some thoughts on being a responsible engineering geologist in the face of landslide risk uncertaintly. We mention the Landslide Blog, find it ⁠here. ⁠ The Global Fatal Landslide Database is ⁠here.⁠ Thanks to Dave and the Nottingham Trent University, thanks to ⁠Ellery Daines⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠IAEG⁠ for support.

    Dave Petley Pt 2

  9. Oct 28

    Dave Petley Pt 1

    Dave is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Nottingham Trent University, and a landslide scientist. We talk juggling roles, imposter syndrome and some thoughts on being a responsible engineering geologist in the face of landslide risk uncertaintly. We mention the Landslide Blog, find it here. The Global Fatal Landslide Database is here. Thanks to Dave and the Nottingham Trent University, thanks to Ellery Daines for audio engineering and to the IAEG for support.

    Dave Petley Pt 1

  10. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Intro

    Welcome to season 1!

  11. Oct 28

    Suzanne Lacasse

    Suzanne is a senior adviser at NGI the Norwegian Geotechnical institute. We talk about her incredible career, her many awards and accolades, and her tips for getting ahead in your career. Suzanne mentions a paper about communicating uncertainty in engineering geology, find it here. Thanks to NGI for the use of their podcast lab and to Suzanne for her precious time! Thanks to Ellery Daines for audio engineering. Thanks to IAEG for supporting this podcast.

    Suzanne Lacasse
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An IAEG podcast. More Than Rocks is a journey into the fascinating world of engineering geology. Through candid interviews with leading practitioners and scientists, we uncover what it truly means to be an engineering geologist.We dive into the unique career paths of eng geos from around the globe, exploring their education, experiences, successes, and the lessons learnt. These intimate, meandering conversations offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those shaping the field, blending personal stories professional insights.

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  • Creator
    Louise Daines-Vick
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Louise Daines-Vick
  • Show Website
    More Than Rocks