2026 Stokoe Symposium

The Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering is honored to announce a technical symposium celebrating the distinguished career of Professor Kenneth H. Stokoe II, who retires after more than 50 years of exemplary faculty service at the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Stokoe’s groundbreaking work in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering—including his pioneering advances in laboratory and in-situ measurement of dynamic soil properties—has shaped the discipline and inspired generations of engineers. He has notably mentored more than 50 Ph.D. students, leaving an enduring legacy of scholarship and leadership. The symposium will feature technical presentations and personal remembrances from many of Professor Stokoe’s former students and professional colleagues from both academia and practice, highlighting his profound influence on the field. All faculty, students, and engineering professionals are warmly invited to join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, on the UT Austin campus to honor Professor Stokoe’s remarkable contributions. The event will conclude with a reception and dinner in the evening, and the celebration will continue with the Lymon C. Reese Lecture the following day.

IMPORTANT: For more information on the Lymon C. Reese lecture and associated events, please visit the Reese Lecture.

Venue: Mulva Auditorium, EER building, 2501 SPEEDWAY, AUSTIN, TX 78712

Date: Thursday, April 23rd 2026

Reception and Dinner: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center – 2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

Symposium Registration: Coming Soon [Register by April 8th]