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Faisal Hossain

Mon, 12/19/2022

Faculty spotlight: Professor Faisal Hossain

Learn more about what inspired Professor Faisal Hossain to become a hydrologist, what he enjoys most about his job and why he thinks CEE is unique.

Purple and gold balloons

Mon, 12/12/2022

Awards and accolades

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

Professor Jessica Lundquist and scientist Steve Oncley setting up a sensor

Mon, 12/05/2022

Snow sleuths

This fall, CEE researchers descended on a small town in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare for a winter of data-gathering to improve water resources modeling by investigating missing snow.

Bill Conner

Mon, 12/05/2022

Building community

Alumnus William Conner is remembered as a leader in the home building industry as well as for his support of students and faculty through philanthropic gifts.

student pointing at a dam from a boat on a river

Mon, 12/05/2022

Center news

From the RAPID Center’s testing of new technology to Future Rivers graduate students attending the first Summer Field Institute, CEE centers and initiatives continue to innovate.

Patti and Richard Partington

Mon, 12/05/2022

Rising to the challenge

CEE alumnus Richard Partington (BSCE ’55) wasn’t afraid of a challenge, both in his personal and professional lives. To commemorate his memory, his family has established a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to a student for the first time this year.

Yinhai Wang and Margo Hill

Wed, 11/30/2022

Northwestern tribal transportation program center headquartered at UW

To support tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest with technical transportation needs, from administering public transit to enhancing safety and infrastructure, the Northwestern Tribal Technical Assistance Program center will be headquartered in UW CEE.

I-5 leading into Downtown Seattle at night

Tue, 11/22/2022

Bridging the gap: Assessing the impact of a M9 earthquake on bridges

It may be impossible to predict when a M9 earthquake may strike the region, but researchers have succeeded in predicting a crucial detail: the likelihood that bridges will be passable following such an event.

Professor Joe Mahoney

Mon, 11/21/2022

Paving the way: Joe Mahoney retires

Retiring after more than 40 years in academia, Professor Joe Mahoney leaves a legacy of advancements in transportation-related infrastructure and also established the department's first remote learning master's program more than 20 years ago.

Professor Emeritus Steve Kramer at the NAE induction ceremony

Thu, 11/03/2022

Steve Kramer inducted into the National Academy of Engineering

In early October, Professor Emeritus Steve Kramer was officially inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions in engineering