GSI Engineering (GSI) assisted Wichita State University (WSU) in the development of a new hydrogeology site at their existing Ninnescah biological field station. GSI provided pro bono drilling services and professional support for the installation of nine two-inch monitoring wells and one six-inch pumping well at the field station. The site will allow WSU geology students to gain hands-on experience with environmental sampling, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, and hydraulic modeling.
Students were also present to observe the drilling process and participate in logging the wells alongside GSI geologists. WSU Hydrogeology Professor Andrew Swindle believes the experience gained through the hydrogeology site will give WSU students an edge when applying for jobs in the area after graduation. Professor Swindle also indicated the site will be available for other departments or schools to conduct research or field studies.
Chuck Brewer, President of GSI, said, “We are proud to be able to assist the WSU geology program, as several of our current employees are WSU graduates. GSI strongly believes in helping within our community and partnering with our state university programs to enhance the learning experience of their students, which develops even more high-caliber professionals ready to enter our local work force.”
Check out this recently posted article on the WSU website to learn more:
https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/12-dec/hydrogeology_site_3.php
GSI was excited to be present at the recent opening of the new Pracht Wetlands Park in Wichita, KS. Having been involved with the project from the start, GSI has worked to help transform this 91 acre, former farmlands site to a wetlands preserve in an urban area. Continue reading “New Wetlands Park Opens in Wichita with GSI Help”
Earlier this year KDHE contracted with GSI Engineering to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the contamination attributed to the former Frank’s Wash and Dry Cleaners in Seneca. We prepared a plan of action, deciding to use direct push technology to collect groundwater samples and hydrogeologic information.
Seeing this as a perfect opportunity to get local university students involved, KDHE and GSI Engineering hosted a geology class from Kansas State University, led by Dr. Saugata Datta, on April 10, 2017. KDHE and GSI staff members Kelsee Wheeler and Rick Bean were able to demonstrate the technology being used, discussed various aspects of the project with the students, and explained the methods being used to collect data. Continue reading “Kansas State University Students Visit Seneca Contamination Site”