Dr. Debra F. Laefer
Department of Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908
(919) 515-7631
dflaefer@unity.ncsu.edu

Professional Affiliations

American Institute for Conservation (AIC) http://aic.stanford.edu
	The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is an organization dedicated to the advancement of the profession of conserving cultural property. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://www.asce.org
	ASCE provides access to quality information on technical and professional issues related to civil engineering. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

Association for Preservation Technology (APT) http://www.apti.org

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is the premier cross-disciplinary organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings. With members in 28 countries, APT connects a network of architects, conservators, tradespeople, consultants, planners, curators, landscape architects, engineers, developers, educators, engineers, historians, apprentices and students. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) http://www.dfi.org

DFI is an international network of heavy construction professionals dedicated to quality and economy in foundation design and construction. For over twenty years, DFI has gathered professionals in the deep foundations sector of the construction industry, to create a place for discussion, inquiry and debate. In so doing, DFI has brought the disciplines together where they have learned from each other, creating a better informed, more communicative foundations industry. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

Earthquake Engineering Institute (EERI) http://www.eeri.org
	The objective of EERI is to reduce earthquake risk by advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, by improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political and cultural environment, and by advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

Geo-Institute http://www.geoinstitute.org
	The mission of the Geo-Institute is to integrate the talents and perspectives of individuals and organizations in the worldwide geo-industry to advance the state-of-the-art and the state-of-the-practice of the geo-industry; provide leadership on educational, professional, and public policy issues; and to promote the business interests of the geo-industry. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) http://www.iabse.ethz.ch

The mission of IABSE is to promote the exchange of knowledge and to advance the practice of structural engineering worldwide in the service of the profession and society. To accomplish its mission, the Association promotes cooperation among individuals and groups concerned with structural engineering and related fields. It encourages the awareness of structural engineers about the needs of society and the environment. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) http://www.icomos.org/
	ICOMOS is an international non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. ICOMOS provides a forum for professional dialogue and a vehicle for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information on conservation principles, techniques, and policies. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

The Masonry Society http://www.masonrysociety.org
	The Masonry Society is an international gathering of people interested in the art and science of masonry. It is a professional, technical, and educational association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on masonry. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3

National Historic Trust http://www.nationaltrust.org

For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been helping people protect the irreplaceable. A private nonprofit organization with more than a quarter million members, the National Trust is the leader of the vigorous preservation movement that is saving the best of our past for the future. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Committee 1 Committee 2 Committee 3