Category: Civil and Environmental Engineering
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U-M CEE Engineers Pioneer Automation for Wheelchair Users
Merging manual control with automated navigation, Michigan researchers are redefining the future of assistive mobility.
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Nature Meets Infrastructure: A New Vision for Stormwater Resilience in Southeast Michigan
With support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U-M researchers lead a collaborative, community-focused effort to integrate nature-based solutions with traditional infrastructure to reduce flooding, restore ecosystems, and build long-term resilience.
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Q&A: U-M CEE Engineers at the Forefront of Construction Automation
Professors Menassa and Kamat explain how they are developing autonomous solutions in the field
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U-M CEE Recognizes Professor Jeffrey S. Russell with the Robert B. Harris Lecture and Award
Thank you to Professor Russell for his insightful and inspiring lecture and his practical advice toward ethical practice
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VIDEO: Building Resilience Together
We invite you to watch this informational video.
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Shaping Future Leaders in Sustainability and Construction Management
CEE Welcomes the 2025 Cohort of Construction Management and Sustainability Scholars
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SangHyun Lee Awarded Robert B. Harris Collegiate Professorship
Congratulations to Professor SangHyun Lee on this achievement.
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CEE’s MSE Programs Reduce Credit Requirements for Enhanced Accessibility and Competitiveness
The Michigan Association of State Universities approved a landmark proposal to lower credit requirements for U-M CEE master’s programs, promising greater affordability and accelerated completion times for students.
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Biodiesel wastewater treatment: Capturing carbon and valuable chemicals
A new experimental design tests catalyst stability in an electrochemical method for treating environmental waste streams while capturing valuable co-products
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U-M CEE Faculty Host First-of-Its-Kind Electric – Water Utility Resilience Summit
Michigan power and water providers look for ways to improve reliability and resilience.
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U-M CEE Students to Compete in ASCE Timber Strong Design Build Competition
Participating teams are required to design and build a structure that is durable, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.
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Dr. Patricia Mokhtarian Delivers 2025 Richart-Woods Distinguished Lecture
Her research explores the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating attitudinal variables into regional travel demand forecasting models, demonstrating how behavioral insights can refine transportation planning and policy development.
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CEE Unveils Newly Renovated Neurodiverse-Friendly Quiet Space
G.G. Brown 2166 is a newly renovated quiet space specifically designed to cater to CEE community members with neurodivergent conditions. With features like sound-masking areas, and dimmable lighting, the space provides a low-stimulation environment to enhance focus and well-being of all in the department.
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CMSSP Scholars Explore Sustainable Construction Innovations in Boston
CEE students visit leading firms, universities, and construction sites as part of the Construction Management and Sustainable Scholars Program (CMSSP)
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Sustainable cement: An electrochemical process to help neutralize cement industry CO2 emissions
The reaction produces carbon-negative calcium carbonate to replace limestone as the primary feedstock and green hydrogen as the fuel for cement kilns
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Janelle Cramer and Mark Kleersnyder Receive College of Engineering Staff Incentive Award
Honored for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to CEE and the College of Engineering
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Mcity Launches Digital Twin, Providing Free Virtual Testing for Autonomous Vehicles
By enabling millions of simulated miles, the tool accelerates development, reduces costs, and prepares technologies for real-world deployment while lowering barriers to advanced mobility research.
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Building Bridges: Fellows Program Advances Community at U-M Civil & Environmental Engineering
From conferences to mentorship programs, U-M CEE’s Community Engagement and Empowerment (CEE^2) is helping students, staff, and faculty to lead innovative projects that create a more inclusive and supportive engineering community.
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U-M CEE to Help Lead Adoption of Autonomous Transportation Technologies Through DARPA Contest
Professor Henry Liu is the Principal Investigator of this interdisciplinary effort.