UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The engineering major application is now open

This application is for transfer, UW non-DTC students and ENGRUD students with advanced credit. The deadline is April 5, 2026.

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Richard Rhodes Community Lecture

Join us April 9 as Richard Rhodes explores the relationship between art, engineering and mastery.

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The Bridge: Autumn 2025 edition

See what's new with CEE, featuring river temperature research, record enrollment, EV adoption, and more.

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GRADUATE EXCELLENCE

CEE ranked #10 nationwide

UW CEE ranks #10 out of 152 civil engineering graduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. Explore how our graduate programs combine hands-on research, professional impact and academic excellence.

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Guidance & leadership

External advisory board

CEE’s External Advisory Board brings real-world perspectives to strategic decision-making, advising on curriculum, research priorities and student career pathways.

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Partners in progress

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Our alumni and industry partners help drive innovation, support students, and shape the future of engineering through mentorship, research and collaboration.

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Real-world experience

Student internships

Internships are great practical experience to go along with academics, and create industry connections that can lead to full-time employment.

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Department news

NASA selects EDGE satellite mission

NASA selected the Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) mission, with CEE Associate Professor David Shean serving as a co-investigator on the mission’s science team.

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Moore Foundation backs CEE postdocs

George Brencher and Cassandra Henderson were selected through UW’s Moore Foundation-funded postdoctoral program supporting Earth and climate science.

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What the new EPA rule means

CEE Professor Julian Marshall discussed how the rule could affect regulation of PM2.5 and ozone — two widespread pollutants linked to serious health harms.

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When streets become more than car lanes

CEE graduate Jeremy Chan earned the Distinguished Thesis Award for modeling how repurposed streets affect congestion, driving and how people get around.

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When streets become more than car lanes

CEE graduate Jeremy Chan earned the Distinguished Thesis Award for modeling how repurposed streets affect congestion, driving and how people get around.

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Department spotlight

Michael Dodd

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Michael Dodd studies how light and chemistry can make water safer. His lab designs practical treatment methods that remove pollutants and germs and reduce the risk of drug-resistant infections in communities and health care settings.

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Studying disinfectants and bacterial DNA

Michael Dodd and his team test common disinfectants to see how well they kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria and break down bacterial DNA linked to resistance.

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