ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Okay kiddo, so there's a group of grown-ups who care a lot about the dirt and rocks under our feet. They're called the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, or ISSMGE for short.

They like to study how soil and rocks behave when buildings and other structures are built on top of them. They want to make sure that these structures are safe and won't fall down.

They also care about the environment and how building things on soil and rocks can affect it. They study things like erosion and pollution to make sure we're taking care of the Earth.

The ISSMGE includes grown-ups from all over the world, who work together to learn more about the soil and rocks under our feet. They share information and ideas to make sure that we're building things in the best possible way.