CEE Graduation Celebration
Congratulations of the CEE Class of 2025! The departmental graduation celebration for this year's class took place on June 7.
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Spring 2025 Bridge newsletter
From bacterial soil stabilization to national safety research and new ways to partner with the department, see what’s new in CEE.
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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.
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
Building sustainable infrastructure
Piloting smarter wastewater solutions
The Winkler Lab is testing ways to retrofit wastewater plants for better nitrogen removal without building new tanks.
Department spotlight
Mike Gomez
Associate Professor
Gomez studies how natural processes in soil can be used to solve big engineering challenges. By working with bacteria and minerals found in nature, his research aims to create more sustainable ways to strengthen the ground, protect infrastructure and reduce the environmental impact of construction.
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Reinforcing the ground beneath our feet
Mike Gomez and his team are using bacteria to strengthen soil and prevent liquefaction, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods.