Fall 2018 Edition
Data base
The first center of its kind in the world, the Natural Hazards Reconnaissance Experimental Facility enables the collection, assessment and archiving of high-quality perishable data in the aftermath of disasters.
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A closer look: CEE’s CT scanner largest on campus
Housed in More Hall, the largest CT scanner on UW's campus is available to the broader research community. Recent 3D modeling projects include scanning a 150-million-year-old marine crocodilian skull.
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Research highlights
From developing a new sensor system to keep pedestrians safe to creating an irrigation advisory system to help struggling farmers, CEE researchers continue to innovate.
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Chair’s message
Department chair Laura Lowes provides an overview of exciting undertakings in the department, from a new admission process to a new center to a new master’s program.
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New faculty member Jessica Ray
Envisioning a circular approach to the wastewater lifecycle, incoming faculty member Jessica Ray is working to usher in a paradigm shift.
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Newly launched: Online energy infrastructure master’s program
CEE students are energized this fall and for good reason. The new online Master of Science in Civil Engineering Energy Infrastructure program officially launched!
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SCTL awarded $1.5 million to improve goods delivery system
Delivery drivers will soon have more than packages at their fingertips. They’ll also have access to real-time information about parking, thanks to a $1.5 million DOE grant.
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A talented teacher: Remembering Ron Nece
A valued colleague, mentor and friend to many in the department for more than 30 years, Ronald Nece passed away in March 2018 at the age of 91.
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Dedicated donors: Draegers fund new Environmental Engineering Lab equipment
Long-time supporters of the CEE Department, Marilyn and Tom Draeger (BSCE ‘68) recently funded much-needed lab equipment in the Environmental Engineering Lab.
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Boeing tour takes flight
CEE visiting committee members, faculty and staff joined Boeing alumni for a VIP Tour of the Everett Boeing plant in August.
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Awards & Accolades
Congratulations to students and faculty who have received awards, scholarships and other honors.
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