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A view of the Torre Piloti in the Port of Genoa

Wed, 01/15/2025

How a CEE professor used new technology to stabilize a tower that couldn’t stop swaying

CEE’s Paolo Calvi implemented a cutting-edge technological solution to stabilize a new Italian control tower in the Port of Genoa, ensuring safety from high winds.

Professor Cynthia Chen presents findings in a keynote at the 2024 International Conference on Resilient Systems (ICRS) in Singapore.

Fri, 01/10/2025 | UW Industrial and Systems Engineering

Neighbors are key to weathering disasters

New research from CEE and ISE Professor Cynthia Chen reveals the power of neighbors helping neighbors in times of crisis.

CEE Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Victor Yamada speaks to graduates at the 2024 CEE graduation ceremony

Wed, 12/18/2024

Air quality to advocacy: 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Victor Yamada reflects on his EPA career and volunteer work

2024 Distinguished Alumnus Victor Yamada shares his career journey in environmental engineering and his passion for Japanese American history.

An illustration of Daniel J. Evans in the foreground with a forest and mountain in the background.

Tue, 12/17/2024 | UW Magazine

The life and times of Daniel J. Evans

A rare pragmatist who never compromised his values, Evans (BSCE ’48, MSCE ’49) bettered the world as a senator, governor, community-college builder and champion of the environment.

Purple balloons with a W on them.

Wed, 12/11/2024

Honors & awards

Congratulations to students and faculty who have received awards, scholarships and other honors.

A roll of concrete rebar

Wed, 12/11/2024

Research highlights

CEE teams collaborate with Seattle and Tacoma partners to tackle toxic runoff and enhance bridge safety.

A construction worker working on a concrete road.

Wed, 12/11/2024

UW, PacTrans and WSDOT relaunch fellowship to strengthen civil engineering pipeline

New program helps WSDOT employees earn master’s degrees, addressing workforce shortages and supporting Washington’s infrastructure needs.

Bart Nijssen

Wed, 12/11/2024

Message from the chair

Chair Bart Nijssen shares his goals for the upcoming year, focusing on highlighting excellence within the department.

A bus driving on a city street.

Sat, 11/30/2024 | Urban Freight Lab

Urban Freight Lab gets community health grant

With an HEI grant, the Urban Freight Lab will study how ecommerce-driven freight affects air quality and health in marginalized communities.

Surveillance cameras overlooking a busy street at sunset

Thu, 11/21/2024

Safeguarding privacy in transportation data

Professor Jeff Ban's research uses data to address traffic issues, ensuring solutions that protect personal privacy in modern cities.