Category: Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Professors Vineet Kamat and Carol Menassa Awarded 2024 Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize for Advancements in Engineering Education through Virtual Reality
By integrating virtual reality into the curriculum, they have fostered an innovative, experiential learning environment.
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Women caregivers are stressed: Transportation infrastructure could help
Supporting independent travel for children, older adults and people with disabilities could give working women a break
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CEE Launches Second Year of ECRSS Seminars
We seek individuals who not only advance their disciplinary knowledge but also actively champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within their fields.
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CEE Chair Yafeng Yin Named Donald Cleveland Collegiate Professor of Engineering
Congratulations to Professor Yin on reaching this milestone in his career.
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Dr. Iris D. Tommelein Presents 2024 Harris Lecture
The R.B. Harris Lecture and Award was established by CEE in honor of Robert B. Harris, Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan from 1947 to 1987.
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Evan Avery
After graduating from CEE with a focus in construction management, Avery began working in southern California with nationwide contractor company Hensel Phelps as a field engineer before working his way up to the project engineer and superintendent roles.
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Forging Sustainable Futures: New Construction Management and Sustainability Program Introduces Inaugural Cohort of Scholars
The Construction Management and Sustainability Scholars Program (CMSSP) housed within U-M CEE introduces a new chapter in educating future leaders in sustainable construction management. Thanks to the generous support of Dan and Sheryl Tishman through the Northlight Foundation, the program is a hub where committed students can acquire the knowledge and skills to bring about…
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Transforming how communities treat and perceive wastewater
CEE-Led Research Part of NSF Grant to Advance Equitable Water Solutions
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Bridge in a box: Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures
Foldable origami with thick panels opens a world of possibilities
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Improving traffic signal timing with a handful of connected vehicles
Communities could reduce costs and cut vehicle emissions—all in the name of shortening your trip.
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Associate Professor Neda Masoud Wins CoE Vulcan Education Excellence Award
Her achievements exemplify CEE’s dedication to academic distinction and commitment to nurturing student potential.
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CEE’s Curt Wolf to Provide Urban Collaboratory Insight at Climate Innovation Virtual Town Hall
Curt Wolf, the Managing Director of Urban Collaboratory at the University of Michigan, is preparing to share his insights in the upcoming Climate Innovation Virtual Town Hall presented by Great Lakes Now on February 13th at 7pm ET. During the session, he will speak from his expertise in establishing partnerships between academics and community stakeholders…
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U-M CEE Prof. Henry Liu Formally Recognized as the Bruce D. Greenshields Collegiate Professor of Engineering
Much like Greenshields, Professor Liu has adorned his career with significant contributions to transportation studies and traffic engineering.
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Urine-to-fertilizer effort part of NSF Regional Innovation Engine
U-M involved in Great Lakes consortium to support sustainable economic growth
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Emeritus Professor Robert D. Hanson Earns EERI’s George W. Housner Medal for Career-Long Contributions to Earthquake Safety
CEE Emeritus Professor Robert D. Hanson will receive the prestigious 2024 Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)’s George W. Housner Medal on April 11th, 2024. This distinguished award honors Professor Hanson’s outstanding contributions to earthquake safety including his stellar research, educational efforts, and essential international cooperation. Across his 40-year academic career, Hanson’s pioneering works in the…
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The Graham Institute Awards New Catalyst Grant to CEE Assistant Professor
CEE would like to congratulate Assistant Professor Atiyya Shaw for being awarded one of the new Catalyst grants from the Graham Institute. Shaw and her team are researching existing biases in transportation planning, many of which underrepresent communities of color and individuals with lower incomes — groups who are often significant users of sustainable transportation…
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Pat Brainard: CEE’s Proactive Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion Honored with University-Wide Award
Pat has been with the University of Michigan since 2005 and has spent her time at the university serving as a leader who has long supported initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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2023 CEE Review Now Available
U-M CEE’s 2023 edition of the CEE Review magazine has made its way to mailboxes nationwide. If you haven’t received a print copy, please click the link to our PDF to read the magazine online in its entirety. If you would like a print copy you can pick one up at the CEE Main Office. This year’s theme…
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Three CEE staff members receive 2023 CoE Staff Incentive Award
We are excited to honor Matt Blank, Sherry Brueger, and Tom Yavaraski.
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CEE Introduces the Construction Management and Sustainability Scholars Program: Invites Applications for 2023-24
Bridging Construction and Sustainability: CEE Invites Applications for Innovative Scholars Program