Matt Morris and the two students who helped build his home in front of his newly-built home

Engineering students help professor rebuild the home he lost in the Marshall Fire

Dec. 21, 2023

Teaching Professor Matt Morris asked his students to help pour concrete. Students came. Two came back again. And again. For more than a year.

Karl Linden

Letter from the Chair—Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

Dear CEAE Colleagues, Alumni and Friends, It’s nearly a year since I began my role as the chair of CU Boulder’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. This academic year we again have a vibrant community within civil, environmental and architectural engineering including 607 undergraduates, 94 master’s students and 106 PhD students. Of these almost 50 percent identify as women and almost 17 percent of our undergraduates are first-generation college students.

Rajagopalan Balaji with mountain in the background

Rajagopalan Balaji elected fellow of ASCE

Dec. 13, 2023

Rajagopalan Balaji, a professor of civil engineering, has been named a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction. This prestigious recognition, awarded to only three percent of ASCE members, is "for celebrated contributions and developing creative solutions that change lives around the world."

Reese Jillian Hopp in a hard hat in front of a construction site

Reese Jillian Hopp — Perseverance Award

Dec. 11, 2023

After taking a year off to heal and reflect, Reese Jillian Hopp came back strong, winning the College of Engineering's Perseverance Award.

Mark Henandez on the American Lung Association Podcast

Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters — American Lung Association Podcast

Dec. 5, 2023

In this episode of the American Lung Association Podcast, Professor Mark Hernandez speaks about the harmful impact of pollutants such as mold, toxic chemicals and asbestos on respiratory health, particularly in a school setting.

Ross Corotis

A chat with Ross Corotis — life beyond "retirement"

Dec. 4, 2023

Professor Emeritus Ross Corotis retired in February 2022, after five decades as a leading researcher, professor and college dean, with 28 of those years spent at CU Boulder’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. We recently caught up with Professor Corotis to chat about his "retirement."

ASCE Frangopol Medal

Civil Engineering society establishes medal to honor Frangopol

Nov. 27, 2023

ASCE's Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures pays tribute to the CU Boulder professor emeritus, recognizing Frangopol's impactful career in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

Energy model for an existing nonprofit building.

CEAE group receives $8 million from DOE's Renew America Nonprofits program

Nov. 21, 2023

This 5-year-old project, led by Building Systems Professor Moncef Krarti, will provide technical assistance to nonprofits for energy-saving initiatives, with a strong emphasis on student involvement in renovating existing buildings.

Reed Winter

Reed Winter —remote student

Nov. 20, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Reed Winter embarked on a journey to enhance his skills and knowledge in water resource management. Living in Vermont and employed by a small water resource firm, Winter decided to refine his engineering knowledge through the CU Boulder’s Water Engineering and Management Professional Master's Program...

Meg Parker with a backpack on in front of an alpine lake.

Meg Parker — traditional student

Nov. 20, 2023

While working at a water nonprofit, Meg Parker found her passion for engineering and decided to pursue a master's degree. Parker, armed with a BS degree in environmental science from Cornell University, discovered the perfect match in CU Boulder’s Water Engineering and Management Professional Master's Program (WE&M PMP). Motivated by...

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