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Bart Nijssen

Wed, 12/11/2024

Message from the chair

Chair Bart Nijssen shares his goals for the upcoming year, focusing on highlighting excellence within the department.

A bus driving on a city street.

Sat, 11/30/2024 | Urban Freight Lab

Urban Freight Lab gets community health grant

With an HEI grant, the Urban Freight Lab will study how ecommerce-driven freight affects air quality and health in marginalized communities.

Surveillance cameras overlooking a busy street at sunset

Thu, 11/21/2024

Safeguarding privacy in transportation data

Professor Jeff Ban's research uses data to address traffic issues, ensuring solutions that protect personal privacy in modern cities.

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.

Thu, 11/21/2024

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.

Collage of four students' headshots

Thu, 10/24/2024

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.

Jessica Lundquist headshot

Fri, 10/11/2024

Jessica Lundquist earns trio of honors for contributions to hydrology and mentorship

Jessica Lundquist receives three major awards for her contributions to hydrology and mentorship, including the AGU Ambassador Award and the AMS Horton Lecturer honor.
 

A researcher wearing a high-visibility vest takes measurements from a beach on a sunny day.

Fri, 10/04/2024

RAPID captures Hurricane Helene data

RAPID researchers gathered vital pre- and post-storm data from Hurricane Helene to enhance disaster resilience and improve future preparedness. 

Burnt forest landscape with charred trees

Mon, 09/16/2024 | UW College of Engineering

Blazing a trail with wildfire research

An increase in wildfires across the nation has sparked researchers to develop new technologies and hazard prevention protocols.

Julian Marshall headshot

Thu, 09/12/2024

Julian Marshall awarded Boeing International Professorship for air pollution research

CEE professor awarded professorship for his research on air pollution, environmental justice and global collaboration.

Cynthia Chen headshot

Fri, 08/30/2024 | Industrial & Systems Engineering Department

Cynthia Chen joins ELATES fellowship program

Professor Cynthia Chen selected for prestigious fellowship advancing women and allies in STEM academic leadership.