Spring 2021 Edition
Clearing the air
The impacts of air pollution on communities living near airports are no longer up in the air, thanks to breakthrough research by professor Tim Larson.
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Food for thought
Researchers have found that consuming certain aquatic organisms from arsenic-contaminated urban lakes in Puget Sound elevates cancer risk.
From research to reality
A bumpy journey turned to smoother sailing after engineers decided to utilize research from CEE’s Structural Research Laboratory for the new Mukilteo Ferry Terminal.
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Chair’s message
Department chair Laura Lowes reflects on a year of remote learning, significant research activities and how the CEE community is taking concrete steps toward a more diverse and inclusive department.
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Building a foundation of diversity and equity
To create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment, several new initiatives have been implemented thanks to the work of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
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Remembering emeritus faculty
This spring, the CEE community remembers two emeritus faculty who passed away this year: Dave Stensel and Richard Bogan. Both will be fondly remembered by colleagues, students and the research community.
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Center news
From SCTL’s sustainable last-mile delivery project to RAPID Center researchers gathering post-wildfire data, CEE’s centers continue to have notable impact.
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Second annual CEE Distinguished Alumnus Award
Alumna Kris Betty is honored for her work to improve the civil engineering field by increasing public agencies’ confidence in the construction management process.
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Over the moon
It’s an out-of-this-world accomplishment: Two CEE alumni took first place in a NASA contest to design a better toilet for astronauts to use on the moon.
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Research highlights
CEE researchers have genetically engineered switchgrass to remove an explosive and toxic chemical from the soil and have also uncovered air pollution exposure disparities among people of color.
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Awards & accolades
Congratulations to students and faculty who have received awards, scholarships and other honors.
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