CEE ranked #10 nationally
UW CEE is now ranked #10 out of 152 civil engineering graduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.
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Autumn 2024 Bridge newsletter
Explore our department newsletter and read about faculty updates, new research, center news and student successes.
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Our vision
CEE strategic plan
Learn about the department's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and associated Grand Challenges, which will guide our work for the next five years.
Partners in progress
Engage with CEE
Our alumni and industry partners help drive innovation, support students, and shape the future of engineering through mentorship, research and collaboration.
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.
Department news
Geotechnical Engineering
Reinforcing the soil
Mike Gomez and his team are harnessing microbes to strengthen soil and protect infrastructure from earthquakes.
Department spotlight
Jeff Ban
William M. and Marilyn M. Conner Endowed Professor
Ban’s research uses advanced modeling and data to improve urban traffic flow, with a focus on creating smarter, more efficient and privacy-protected transportation solutions.
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Safeguarding privacy in transportation data
Jeff Ban's research uses data to address traffic issues, ensuring solutions that protect personal privacy in modern cities.