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The RAPID team’s Z-boat surveys coastal waters in Florida to map underwater changes caused by Hurricane Helene. In the background, apartments show visible damage from the storm.

Nov 21, 2024

RAPID's mission to capture Hurricane Helene

The RAPID Facility team deployed sensors and drones in Florida to gather critical data before and after Hurricane Helene’s landfall.
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Collage of four students' headshots

Oct 24, 2024

Alternative paths, shared success

With diverse backgrounds and experiences, CEE’s transfer students show that there is more than one path to success at the UW.
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Burnt forest landscape with charred trees

Sep 16, 2024

Blazing a trail with wildfire research

An increase in wildfires across the nation has sparked researchers to develop new technologies and hazard prevention protocols.
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Garden pathway with flowering bushes and trees on a sunny day.

Aug 27, 2024

Smarter irrigation for a greener UW

A new project combines satellite data with ground sensors to conserve water and create a more sustainable campus environment.
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A man stands in calm, mid-thigh-deep water with a foggy background.

Aug 19, 2024

Energized for change

After living through the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, grad student Miguel González-Montijo is working on clean energy innovations for the future.
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Woman watering plants in a greenhouse

Apr 08, 2024

A biochar solution for urban runoff

CEE researchers test biologically derived charcoal filters and fungi as tools in purifying city waters, a step towards eco-friendly solutions.
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