Mon, 06/27/2022

Although much of what he researched is practically invisible to the eye — air pollution particles 30-700 times thinner than a strand of human hair — Professor Tim Larson’s contributions to the field of environmental engineering can be easily seen.

Tue, 06/21/2022 | UW News

Professor Faisal Hossain authors a children’s book to highlight how technological breakthroughs predated the internet and were inspired by the natural world.

Thu, 06/16/2022

In support of research to develop novel, low-cost composite materials to selectively remove and degrade toxic contaminants in water sources, Assistant Professor Jessica Ray is the recipient of an NSF CAREER Award.

Tue, 06/14/2022 | UW News

To investigate what happens to snow that is intercepted by trees, and how this may affect predictions of summer water supplies, CEE researchers created a citizen science project called Snow Spotter.

Wed, 06/08/2022

For the first time, UW researchers have uncovered that people living in China who have a higher socioeconomic status are actually more exposed to outdoor air pollution, which runs contrary to existing studies conducted throughout North America.    

Fri, 05/27/2022

In recognition of their excellence as instructors, two members of the CEE community — Professor Steve Muench and his Ph.D. student Milad Ashtiani — were honored with College of Engineering teaching awards.

Wed, 05/25/2022

Students have had their say. They’ve nominated five CEE faculty members to receive 2022 Faculty Appreciation for Career Education & Training (FACET) Awards.

Tue, 05/24/2022

When recent graduate Judy Khalamwa wanted to both further her career and make her work more meaningful, she decided to start with a solid foundation — and enrolled in UW CEE’s online Master of Science in Construction Engineering program.

Mon, 05/23/2022

Congratulations to students and faculty who have received awards, scholarships and other honors.

Mon, 05/23/2022

CEE alumni are skilled at solving infrastructure problems. So perhaps it’s no surprise that several have generously stepped forward to help fund two building initiatives currently underway.

Mon, 05/23/2022

From SCTL’s five-year anniversary to PacTrans' new summer course for middle school students to RAPID's graduate fellowship program, CEE’s centers continue to have notable impact.

Mon, 05/23/2022

The concept of climate change may not be new, but the team at CarbonPlan has a new approach to help inform both carbon removal and climate solutions.

Mon, 05/23/2022

To honor the legacy of alumnus Frank Miles, who built one of the largest construction materials businesses in the Pacific Northwest, his family has established a student support fund.

Mon, 05/23/2022

Enjoy the video of Professor Emeritus Steve Kramer's talk titled “Big, Small, Fast, Slow: Geohazards I Have Known,” during which he examined a variety of geohazards and discussed examples from his 44-year career.

Mon, 05/23/2022

Visiting Burges Professors from Germany and Colorado joined the department for spring quarter. They shared their knowledge and outside perspectives by teaching classes, meeting with researchers and giving lectures.

Mon, 05/23/2022

Incoming DEOHS faculty member Erica Fuhrmeister will work closely with the environmental engineering group.

Thu, 05/19/2022

"Cynthia’s dedication to leadership and service makes her exceptionally qualified to serve as interim chair of ISE."

Mon, 05/16/2022

UW students visit one of Mount Baker's most prominent glaciers to learn how to gather highly precise data that can be used to track glacier change.

Tue, 05/10/2022

The team at the Miami Herald has received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Reporting. The award honors the media team’s investigation into the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, for which CEE Professor Dawn Lehman was a key technical contributor.

Tue, 04/26/2022

In honor of Professor Joe Mahoney's upcoming retirement, a newly established scholarship fund will support underrepresented students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Tue, 04/05/2022

CEE's RAPID facility continues to advance data gathering protocols and procedures in the aftermath of natural disasters, thanks to a $6 million NSF renewal grant.

Wed, 03/09/2022 | UW News

A team of researchers, including Professor Julian Marshall, has found that housing discrimination practices dating from the 1930s still drive air pollution disparities in many American cities today.

Mon, 03/07/2022

Researchers seek to make digital wayfinding more equitable and accessible to broader populations of people.

Tue, 03/01/2022

A new certificate program in earthquake engineering will be offered by the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department starting in spring quarter 2022.

Thu, 01/27/2022

Assistant Professor Brett Maurer has received the 2022 Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award from ASCE, which honors outstanding geotechnical engineers.