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Students learn to measure the force of an air jet

Mon, 12/13/2021

Harris Hydraulics Lab remodel

Things are flowing much better in the Civil & Environmental Engineering fluids lab, located in the 100-year-old Harris Hydraulics Laboratory, following a substantial renovation project. The project enhances the student experience through more hands-on workstations and flexible teaching space.

Paolo Calvi, Richard Wiebe and Mari Winkler headshots

Mon, 12/13/2021

Three CEE faculty promoted

Congratulations to the following three UW CEE faculty members who were promoted in September in recognition of their hard work and achievements: Associate Professors Paolo Calvi, Richard Wiebe and Mari Winkler.

Headshot of Spyridakis

Mon, 12/13/2021

Remembering Demetrios ‘Dimitri’ Spyridakis

Professor Emeritus Demetrios “Dimitri” Spyridakis dedicated his life’s work to keeping waterways pristine. A longtime CEE faculty member who taught courses in water and soil chemistry and conducted research on water pollution, Spyridakis passed away in October 2021.

a Pakistani farmer standing in a farm field and looking down at this cell phone

Mon, 12/13/2021

Satellite system success

Five years ago, when Professor Faisal Hossain helped implement a new satellite-based irrigation advisory system in Pakistan, it was uncharted territory. But that territory now includes three countries and more than 100,000 farmers.

Nathalie Thelemaque against a blurred background of cityscape

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Nathalie Thelemaque

CEE Ph.D. student from Coral Springs, FL, focuses on sustainable infrastructure and community resilience, addressing climate change impacts through research and advocacy.

Dan McCabe standing in a grassy field

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Dan McCabe

CEE Ph.D. student from Orange, CT, designs sustainable and efficient transportation systems, focusing on electric bus transitions.

Adi Stein sitting on a bench

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Adi Stein

CEE master’s student from Vancouver, WA, explores socio-hydrology and climate change impacts, blending engineering with community-driven narratives.

Adam Bogh standing in front of some greenery and a W

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Adam Bogh

CEE undergrad from Tustin, CA, combines his passion for structural engineering and hands-on experiences to shape a career in marine engineering.

Nancy Le standing in front of some greenery

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Nancy Le

CEE undergrad from Olympia, WA, combines her passion for construction, sustainability and collaboration to pursue a career in civil engineering.

Peter Yu pointing at an exhibition display

Wed, 12/01/2021

Student profile: Peter Yu

CEE undergrad merges transportation passion, research and leadership to innovate highway design and roadway safety.