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Collage of two people dropping a wave sensor from a plane

Thu, 09/29/2022 | UW News

Wave sensors deployed to improve hurricane forecasts

UW CEE researchers including Ph.D. student Jacob Davis and Professor Jim Thomson deployed technology developed at UW off the coast of Florida to measure ocean waves in the path of Hurricane Ian.

A group of students sitting in front of laptops

Tue, 09/27/2022 | College of Engineering

A pathway to engineering

The Engineering Dean’s Scholars Program is making it possible for more Washington students, such as environmental engineering major Fiona Clayton, to become engineers.

Bethany Gordon

Thu, 09/22/2022

New faculty Bethany Gordon joins the department

Joining the CEE Department this autumn as an Assistant Professor, Bethany Gordon’s focus area is currently at the intersection of the built environment, equity and behavioral science. 

Chair Bart Nijssen

Wed, 09/14/2022

Meet the chair: Bart Nijssen

With a variety of academic and industry experience — as well as a background in hydrology — Professor Bart Nijssen is well-prepared to take the helm of the department.

Dan McCabe standing next to a bike inside of a food bank

Tue, 09/06/2022

The Power of Pedaling

CEE graduate student Dan McCabe works to improve bicycle-powered emergency food response.

Amelia Regan

Thu, 08/25/2022

New faculty member Amelia Regan directs SCTL master’s program

It’s full speed ahead for Amelia Regan. After retiring from a 25-year career in academia, Regan is bringing her expertise and energy to a new role — as Director of the Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics (SCTL) master’s program and Associate Teaching Professor.

Bart Nijssen headshot

Tue, 07/26/2022 | College of Engineering

Bart Nijssen to serve as CEE chair

A collaborative leader dedicated to advancing inclusive excellence in engineering education and research, Professor Bart Nijssen will begin his appointment on September 1.

CEE department award winners

Thu, 07/07/2022

Annual 2022 CEE department awards

At the end of spring quarter, CEE faculty, students, staff and alumni were honored with department awards, presented during the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all!

Students with Boeing mentors

Tue, 07/05/2022

Third annual Boeing capstone

Students earned their wings during a spring quarter capstone project undertaken in partnership with Boeing. Fittingly, they worked on a novel design for a wingtip end cap that was produced using 3D printing.

Tim Larson

Mon, 06/27/2022

After 39 years, Professor Tim Larson retires

Although much of what he researched is practically invisible to the eye — air pollution particles 30-700 times thinner than a strand of human hair — Professor Tim Larson’s contributions to the field of environmental engineering can be easily seen.