The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 65 new members and nine foreign associates. Included among them you’ll find Dr. Jean-Pierre Groud of J.P. Giroud Inc. Dr. Giroud was elected based upon “pioneering research in geosynthetics engineering and its practical application in civil/geotechnical engineering.” Dr. Giroud, in fact, coined the term “geosynthetics.” Congratulations are certainly due. See the other new members here.