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 UPCOMING MASTERCLASS | Disaster Risk Reduction & Engineering Solutions

UPCOMING MASTERCLASS | Disaster Risk Reduction & Engineering Solutions

August 25, 2026

We are proud to announce that our President, Dr. Sandra Villacorta, will be speaking on behalf of the Peruvian Group of IAEG at this special academic event, focusing on disaster risk management and modern engineering solutions.

The  II Peruvian Biennial in Geotechnics kicks off on September 2nd

The II Peruvian Biennial in Geotechnics kicks off on September 2nd

August 25, 2026

We are just days away! The II Peruvian Biennial in Geotechnics (II Bienal Peruana en Geotecnia) kicks off on September 2nd! Under the central theme “Integrated geotechnical solutions for the development of Peru,” this event brings together national and international experts, academics, professionals, and students to share cutting-edge research and practices for sustainable development.

Welcoming Dr. Ever Castillo Osorio as Vice President of IAEG Peru!

Welcoming Dr. Ever Castillo Osorio as Vice President of IAEG Peru!

July 29, 2026

We are excited to officially announce Dr. Ever Castillo Osorio as the new Vice President of the Peruvian Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG Perú)!

Call for Mentors to support the IV Peruvian Geoscience Olympiad

Call for Mentors to support the IV Peruvian Geoscience Olympiad

July 13, 2026

The 4th Peruvian Olympiad in Geosciences is currently underway for empowering young minds through Earth Science Education, with planned regional qualifying rounds and teacher training sessions which will be taking place throughout the country. Finalists will receive national recognition and may be selected for REPRESENTING Peru at IESO.

New strategic alliance for improving the geosciences education quality and in Peru!

New strategic alliance for improving the geosciences education quality and in Peru!

July 12, 2026

We are pleased to share that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centro de Investigación en Geociencias y Cambio Climático - CIGECC. This strategic collaboration unites the efforts of both institutions with the main objective of strengthening the organization of the Peruvian Geosciences Olympiad and promoting science education in our country, under a firmly inclusive and sustainable approach.

Registration to the 2nd Peruvian Geotechnical Biennial is open

Registration to the 2nd Peruvian Geotechnical Biennial is open

May 11, 2026

A national platform for advancing engineering geology and geotechnics in Peru. This year's event theme is: “Integrated Geotechnical Solutions for Peru’s Development”.

New publication | IAEG Peru promoting international collaboration in geoheritage and geoeducation

New publication | IAEG Peru promoting international collaboration in geoheritage and geoeducation

April 14, 2026

We are pleased to share our new publication in the Bulletin of the Geological Society of Mexico:

"6th Talk Series: Peruvian Women in Geosciences" Talk series

"6th Talk Series: Peruvian Women in Geosciences" Talk series

March 21, 2026

From [WEG Peru](/portfolio-our-committees/weg), we are pleased to invite you to a new edition of our talk series

Workshop on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Workshop on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 16, 2026

🌎✨ Successful Workshop for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Peru featured in the last 2025 edition of the IAEG Newsletter

Peru featured in the last 2025 edition of the IAEG Newsletter

January 17, 2026

We are pleased to share that IAEG Peru has been featured in the IAEG International Newsletter 2025 (No. 4), with a contribution coordinated by our Social Med...

Meet our new Committee

Meet our new Committee

January 15, 2026

We are pleased to officially present our 2026 Executive Committee, the team that will assume leadership of our network during the current year:

Call for Submissions to the Journal of Advanced Mining Modeling

Call for Submissions to the Journal of Advanced Mining Modeling

January 11, 2026

We invite our members and the broader mining and geoscience community to submit their research to the Journal of Advanced Mining Modeling (JAMM), a peer-revi...

Introducing the General Coordinator of the 2nd Peruvian Geotechnical Biennial

Introducing the General Coordinator of the 2nd Peruvian Geotechnical Biennial

January 4, 2026

We are pleased to officially introduce Eng. [Sandra Melisa Ramírez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandramelisaramirezarias7777777/), President of the Engineeri...

What is WEG?

What is WEG?

October 22, 2025

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Meet the amazing leaders behind IAEG - WEG

Meet the amazing leaders behind IAEG - WEG

October 22, 2025

Meet the driving force behind IAEG-WEG initiatives worldwide🌎

JOIN WEG NOW!

JOIN WEG NOW!

October 22, 2025

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IAEG - Women in Engineering Geology (WEG)

IAEG - Women in Engineering Geology (WEG)

October 22, 2025

Introducing IAEG Women in Engineering Geology (WEG)✨

Find a WEG Speaker🎤

Find a WEG Speaker🎤

October 22, 2025

The IAEG Women in Engineering Geology (WEG) Committee is developing a global list of female keynote speakers and invited lecturers to be published on the IAE...

Creating Opportunities

Creating Opportunities

October 22, 2025

Learn more about WEG’s initiatives. Our projects aim to empower women in geosciences and engineering through mentorship programs, training, and regional coll...

Workshop on Engineering Geological Models in Mining - Slope Stability 2026

Workshop on Engineering Geological Models in Mining - Slope Stability 2026

September 8, 2025

Organized within the framework of Slope Stability 2026, with the support of IAEG Peru and ABGE, and under the sponsorship of AKD International, this intensiv...

Breaking News: IAEG-WEG & WIMS Join Forces

Breaking News: IAEG-WEG & WIMS Join Forces

August 29, 2025

We are proud to announce that IAEG’s Women in Engineering Geosciences (WEG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Women in Mining International...

Call for Applications – Join IAEG Peru Committee

Call for Applications – Join IAEG Peru Committee

August 28, 2025

The Peruvian National Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG Peru) is inviting applications for the followi...

Have You Submitted Your Abstract for Slope Stability 2026?

Have You Submitted Your Abstract for Slope Stability 2026?

August 26, 2025

IAEG Peru presents a simple 5-step guide to help you with the submission process!

Our New Strategic Alliance to Promote Slope Stability 2026 in the LAC Region

Our New Strategic Alliance to Promote Slope Stability 2026 in the LAC Region

August 2, 2025

We are proud to announce a new strategic alliance with the [Brazilian Association of Engineering and Environmental Geology (ABGE)](https://www.abge.org.br/ho...

Recap – V Edition of “Peruvian Women in Geosciences”

Recap – V Edition of “Peruvian Women in Geosciences”

April 29, 2025

On March 15, 2025, IAEG Peru hosted the webinar “Peruvian Women in Geosciences” as part of its special programme commemorating International Women’s Day.

MoU signed with IUGS-COGE

MoU signed with IUGS-COGE

April 1, 2025

The recent signature of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IUGS-COGE means more support to our effort to improve the quality of geoscience content in...

Recap – IV Edition of Peruvian Women in Geosciences (IWD 2024)

Recap – IV Edition of Peruvian Women in Geosciences (IWD 2024)

July 26, 2024

On March 8, 2024, WEG Peru formerly known as the Equality and Non-Discrimination Commission, in collaboration with IAPG Peru and IUGS-COGE, hosted the 4th ed...

“Peruvian Women in Geosciences” forums

“Peruvian Women in Geosciences” forums

June 19, 2019

Since 2021, our community has been organizing the Annual Forums “Peruvian Women in Geosciences” firts with the support of IAPG Peru as a local initiative and...