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Students interested in applying for fall admission must apply to the UW by Feb. 15 and submit a dept. application by April 5.
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The Bridge: Autumn 2025 edition
See what's new with CEE, featuring river temperature research, record enrollment, EV adoption, and more.
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CEE ranked #10 nationwide
UW CEE ranks #10 out of 152 civil engineering graduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. Explore how our graduate programs combine hands-on research, professional impact and academic excellence.
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CEE strategic plan
Learn about the department's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and associated Grand Challenges, which will guide our work for the next five years.
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Our alumni and industry partners help drive innovation, support students, and shape the future of engineering through mentorship, research and collaboration.
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Department news
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Engineering education
CEE sees strong enrollment gains
CEE welcomes 223 juniors, up from 146, as outreach and industry demand draw more students to the department.
Department spotlight
Mike Gomez
Associate Professor
Gomez studies how natural processes in soil can be used to solve big engineering challenges. By working with bacteria and minerals found in nature, his research aims to create more sustainable ways to strengthen the ground, protect infrastructure and reduce the environmental impact of construction.
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Reinforcing the ground beneath our feet
Mike Gomez and his team are using bacteria to strengthen soil and prevent liquefaction, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods.