News

Tue, 08/29/2017
New bachelor’s program in environmental engineering
A new bachelor's program in environmental engineering launches this fall. The program was added due to student interest in the field and increasing demand for environmental engineers.

Mon, 08/28/2017
More Hall statue in the news
Pacific NW Magazine highlights the background behind the statue in front of More Hall, which was created for Seattle’s first World’s Fair. The statue has been located in front of More Hall since 1953.

Mon, 08/28/2017
Enabling an engineering first: Light rail on a floating bridge
Light rail will cross a floating bridge for the first time in the world thanks to the work of UW CEE researchers who have collaborated with Sound Transit to test prototypes that have never before been implemented.

Fri, 08/04/2017
Creating seismically resilient, sustainable buildings
Researchers including associate professor Jeffrey Berman and graduate student Sarah Wichman are one step closer to proving that high rises crafted with sustainable timber and a rocking wall system are seismically resilient.

Tue, 07/11/2017
Mastering money matching
Alumnus Al Potvin, MSCE ’66, Ph.D. ’68, is a civil engineer, not a magician. But he does have a trick up his sleeve. He exponentially multiplied five years’ worth of modest annual donations, which enabled him to establish an endowment to honor the person he credits with steering him toward his career path.

Thu, 07/06/2017
Laura Lowes appointed new CEE department chair
UW CEE welcomes William M. and Marilyn M. Conner Professor Laura Lowes as the new department chair starting in September. A faculty member since 2000, Lowes is the first female chair of UW CEE.

Thu, 06/22/2017
Congratulations, graduates! 2017 graduation celebration
Congratulations to UW CEE's 323 graduates, who were honored on Sunday, June 11 at the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering graduation ceremony!

Mon, 06/19/2017
Molly Grear wins three minute thesis competition
Ph.D. student Molly Grear won first place at UW’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis Competition, impressing judges with her energetic storytelling about her research on the environmental impacts of marine renewable energy.

Fri, 06/16/2017
Alumna Tina Soike honored as Guardian of the Gonfalon
Alumna Tina Soike was selected by the UW Alumni Association to serve as a Guardian of the Gonfalon at this year's UW commencement ceremony, which entailed participating in the commencement procession.

Thu, 06/15/2017
Students bring big improvements to a small village
From clean water to electricity, Engineers Without Borders student team is working to meet basic needs in a small village in Nicaragua, where 18 homes are not connected to the primary water system due to lack of water pressure.

Tue, 06/13/2017
Six CEE faculty promoted
Congratulations to CEE faculty members promoted in recognition of their hard work and achievements: Anne Goodchild, Heidi Gough, Alex Horner-Devine, Faisal Hossain, Jessica Lundquist and Joe Wartman.

Thu, 06/01/2017
The Bridge Newsletter: Spring 2017
UW CEE's alumni newsletter, The Bridge, details department news and updates. The Spring 2017 edition is now available!

Tue, 05/30/2017
Drone delivery sometimes greener than trucks
Delivering items by drone may be better for the environment than trucks in some instances, according to new research led by associate professor Anne Goodchild.

Tue, 05/23/2017
UW CEE Steel Bridge Team’s strong finish
The UW CEE Steel Bridge Team had a strong finish at the ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition- PCN Regionals. Out of 14 teams, they placed eighth overall and took third place in the vertical load testing category.

Tue, 05/23/2017
2017 graduation speaker Simon Cheong
UW CEE welcomes alumnus Simon Cheong (BSCE ’81) as this year's keynote speaker at the department's graduation ceremony on June 11. Cheong serves as the Chairman and CEO of SC Global Developments in Singapore.

Fri, 05/19/2017
Alumnus Allan Osberg honored with 2017 Diamond Award
In recognition of his strong commitment to community service, Allan Osberg, BSCE ’45, was honored with a 2017 UW Diamond Award for Distinguished Service.

Thu, 05/18/2017
Steve Kramer honored with second Norman Medal
Professor Steve Kramer has been honored with a second Norman Medal. In the history of the award, which dates back to 1874, only a handful of people have been honored more than once.

Tue, 05/09/2017
Julian Yamaura honored with student teaching award
Ph.D. student Julian Yamaura’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers hasn’t gone unnoticed. In recognition of his efforts, he has been honored with the UW College of Engineering Student Teaching Award.

Tue, 05/02/2017
Concrete Canoe Team claims first place at regionals
The UW CEE Concrete Canoe Team is all a buzz. And it’s not because their theme this year is coffee. The team claimed first place at the ASCE Regional Concrete Canoe Competition in Boise, Idaho, on April 22-23. The team’s fifth consecutive year winning regionals, they will once again compete in the upcoming national competition.

Wed, 04/19/2017
Richard Palmer elected Distinguished Member of ASCE
Former UW CEE professor Richard Palmer was elected a distinguished member of ASCE. Only 228 of ASCE’s current 150,000 members have received the honor.

Tue, 04/11/2017
New technology assesses rockfall hazards on roadways
The ability to more accurately and quickly identify rockfall hazards on roadways is now possible, thanks to technology developed by researchers including associate professor Joe Wartman and alumna Lisa Dunham.

Thu, 04/06/2017
Two CEE students receive Husky 100 Awards
Congratulations to undergraduate seniors Esther Chang and Trevor Renken, who were honored with Husky 100 Awards in recognition of their performance both inside and outside the classroom!

Wed, 04/05/2017
Greg Miller receives Thorud Leadership Award
Congratulations to Greg Miller for receiving the David B. Thorud Leadership Award, which honors two University of Washington leaders who champion positive change in our workplace, our state and throughout the world.

Fri, 03/17/2017
Inaugural CEE Student Film Contest Awards
UW CEE’s inaugural student film contest was held on March 16. Congratulations to the winners of best in cinematography, best in public communication and best in creativity!

Wed, 03/15/2017
Tim Larson appointed interim department chair
Professor Tim Larson is appointed interim department chair of UW Civil & Environmental Engineering, effective March 16. Former chair Greg Miller will be moving into a new role as Vice Dean for the UW College of Engineering.