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World Trade Center Collapse

Dr. Schmucker details collapse sequence of the WTC’s twin towers on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 Today, September 11th, 2023 marks the 22-year anniversary of the tragic collapse of the World Trade Center’s twin towers. Dr. Douglas Schmucker, both an esteemed professor and professional in the field of structural engineering, presented a review of the […]


Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering

Welcome to the U, Kaylee!

MS Environmental Engineering candidate begins graduate studies Growing up, Kaylee Molan often found herself immersed in discussions about climate change through the constant buzz of news reports. Kaylee’s innate passion for effecting positive environmental change is complemented by an ardent fascination for science, mathematics, and design, which ultimately led her to earn a Bachelor of […]


Nicholas Becker Receives Prestigious Gary M. Sandquist Endowed Fellowship for Nuclear Engineering Studies

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering student Nicholas Becker has been honored with the esteemed Gary M. Sandquist Endowed Fellowship. The accolade marks the continuation of his academic journey as he embarks on his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Utah. Graduating in May with a BS in Civil Engineering and a minor […]


University of Utah Graduate Construction Engineer

Recent CvEEN graduate now Construction Engineer at UofU Health

When Vitoria Bini wanted more education in Construction Engineering, she left Brazil to come to the U Former CvEEN student Vitoria Bini is now a Construction Project Manager at the University of Utah Health. She earned her MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Engineering at the U in 2022. In her current […]


Dr. Ramesh Goel wing National Science Foundation Grant.

Dr. Ramesh Goel using new technology to innovate wastewater treatment

National Science Foundation grant awarded to CvEEN professor’s latest project Dr. Ramesh Goel received a National Science Foundation grant for more than $500,000 in June for his work toward energy efficient waste water treatment. The project is titled GOALI: Understanding Granulation Using Microbial Resource Management for The Broader Application of Granular Technology. The project investigates […]


Dr. Abbas Rashidi recently received the 2023 Jim Dent Leadership Award from Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Rocky Mountain Region.

CvEEN Professor Wins Regional Design-Build Award

Dr. Abbas Rashidi recently received the 2023 Jim Dent Leadership Award from Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Rocky Mountain Region. This award is bestowed annually by DBIA to recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership in the advancement of best Design-Build practices and of Design-Build as the project delivery method of choice. Dr. Rashidi was […]


Engineering Professors Awarded Grant for Research on Human Mobility

Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Dr. Cathy Liu (co-PI), partnering with Dr. Jeff Phillips (PI), at Kahlert School of Computing, was awarded a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation on June 14, 2023, for their project titled Integrating and Learning on Spatial Data via Multi-Agent Simulation. The project builds metro-scale foundation models for studying human […]


Student Prepares for Sophomore Year at the U by Researching in Lab this Summer

Already active in the Engineering Scholars Program and ASCE, first-year student Melissa Jackson’s engineering studies are off to a promising start. Melissa Jackson just completed her first year at the U, where she was an active student and community member of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Jackson was involved in the department’s chapter […]


Civil & Environmental Engineering Graduate Now Issues Permits For Water Treatment Facilities Across The State

As an undeclared sophomore at the U, Dani Zebelean had no idea that entering a student design competition would put her on a path to a fulfilling career doing extremely important and vital work for the state of Utah. Now an Environmental Engineer for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Zebelean works in the Division […]


Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Graduate Awarded 2023 Young Engineer, Begins Work as Project Engineer in Fall

Emily Williamson, recent CvEEN Ph.D. graduate, has been selected to receive the 2023 Wood Engineering Achievement Award for Young Engineer. A presentation of her award will be held at this year’s Forest Products Society‘s International Conference from June 6-8 in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Wood Engineering Achievement Award recognizes accomplishments and innovations in the discipline […]