In summertime, Utah Lake is less than crystal clear; the water’s appearance moves from light grey to murky to unnaturally green. As record-breaking temperatures scorch the state, Utah’s ponds, reservoirs and other freshwater bodies, like Utah Lake, are at a higher risk of hosting such harmful algal blooms (HABs). HABs are made from blue-green algae, […]

Congratulations to University of Utah nuclear engineering assistant professor Tara Mastren, who was awarded a U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Award, given this year to 83 scientists to support their current research projects. She will receive a total of $750,000 over five years. Her research will focus on the development of better radionuclide […]

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Pantelides on being awarded Outstanding Reviewer for 2020 by the Journal of Structural Engineering. This is the second consecutive year he has received the honor. Dr. Pantelides is a professor with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , an MPC researcher and MPC program director at the University of Utah.  […]

Congratulations to Dr. Xianfeng (Terry) Yang for his National Science Foundation Early Career Grant award for his proposal on machine learning in transportation.  You can learn more about Dr. Yang’s award here.  Abstract from NSF Site:  This Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant will support fundamental research in modeling stochastic traffic flows for smart mobility […]

There has been much evidence suggesting that police demonstrate a level of bias when dealing with people of color, and that has led to some distrust between communities and law enforcement. A 2020 study from New York University, for example, shows that black drivers were about 20 percent more likely to be stopped than white […]

The threat of a deadly virus, virtual classes, isolation. In these trying times, it’s especially difficult to be a college student. Which is why the University of Utah College of Engineering has employed an in-house mental health counselor to help you navigate through what is sure to be a challenging school year. Jiabao Gao, LMHC, […]

In 1975, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer at the University of Utah got a TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics) Reactor to further research regarding Nuclear Engineering. Since then, the Nuclear Engineering program at the U has collaborated with various entities to conduct research using the reactor. Faculty within the Department of Civil […]

In 2018, more than 100 industrial workers died on the job each week, according to the United States Department of Labor. ECE Assistant Professor, Armin Tajalli alongside the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Abbas Rashidi has been awarded $250,000 from the National Science Foundation to change ECE Assistant Professor, Armin Tajallithat. The funding from […]

Starting August 31, 2020 the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s FREE online tutoring center will be open again. Students are able to schedule an appointment to get help in 3 different classes: Statics, Strengths of Materials and Structural Analysis. We are here to help you succeed during your time at the University of Utah. […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering hosted a Zoom FAQ for current or incoming students to get their questions answered for the upcoming semester. While we have all experienced uncertainty during these unique times, one thing has remained true, the U is working to provide students with the best experience possible! Faculty and staff […]