Why Study Civil & Environmental Engineering?
The water you drink, the pavement you drive on, the air you breathe - the work of civil and environmental engineers literally surrounds us all. Somebody has to build the nation's infrastructure, and that somebody is us. Civil and environmental engineers of the future will have enormous impact on our communities and around the world. Learn more >>
UW CEE: Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
From the development of advanced traffic information systems to sustainable construction practices and new concepts in water management, our faculty and students are finding solutions to the engineering challenges of the present and the future. Our students and faculty work in a collaborative environment, with partnerships across campus and with government and industry. Learn more >>
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News »
USDOT awards $3.5 million for UW-based regional transportation center
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a grant of $3.5 million to a multi-university, regional transportation center led by the University of Washington.
“PacTrans will focus on developing sustainable solutions for the diverse transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest,” said director Yinhai Wang, a UW professor of civil and environmental engineering.
CEE to Sponsor Study Abroad Course Summer 2012
The course focus is on the current and historic water resources, drinking water treatment and distribution in Jordan including the use of cisterns and desalination, treatment of concentrated wastewater including efforts for safe reuse, and plans in Jordan for meeting future challenges.
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Events »
2 February, 1:00pm - Gould Hall Commons (Seattle campus)
6th Annual CEE Career Fair (rescheduled)
20 April, 12:00am -
Engineering Discovery Days
