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$4.2 Million Investment from NSF Boosts Hazards Engineering Research at UT Austin
NSF renews support for the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin to house one of seven, state-of-the-art, experimental natural hazards research facilities.
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Professor Bill O'Brien receives the 2021 ASCE Computing in Civil Engineering Award
The American Society of Civil Engineers has selected William J. O'Brien to receive the 2021 Computing in Civil Engineering Award for his leadership in linking science, public policy and the construction industry to drive technology development and progress.
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Alumnus Elected to National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced today that James Barnard, alumnus of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, has been elected to the prestigious academy.
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2021 Lymon C. Reese Distinguished Lecture
Professor Lymon C. Reese had a 33-year career at UT Austin, conducting pioneering work in performing field studies with instrumented piles and drilled shafts. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1975, he developed analytical methods now widely used in the design of deep foundations.
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Department Welcomes Five New Faculty Members for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
CAEE is excited to welcome Jun-Whan Lee, Christopher Rausch, C. Tyler Dick, Yulan (Emma) Zhang, and Alexandra Saracho to the department! This esteemed group of cross-disciplinary faculty will bring expansive knowledge and research to the CAEE faculty.
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Lee Blaney named CAEE Outstanding Young Alumnus for 2022
Established in 2003, the Outstanding Young Alumni award recognizes an undergraduate, masters, and/or doctorate graduate of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. This award is given to an alumnus under the age of 40 who has distinguished him or herself with outstanding service and contributions to the engineering profession and community. For 2022, Dr. Lee Blaney has been named the CAEE Oustanding Young Alumnus.
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Texas Universities Partner to Study Combined Impact of Flooding and Air Pollution in Beaumont-Port Arthur
Four Texas universities, led by The University of Texas at Austin, have been awarded a grant to establish a new research center to study the risks and impacts of flooding and air pollution in a fast-growing part of Southeast Texas. The scientists will focus on the interactions between these two key issues, as well as their potential acceleration under various climate scenarios.
Keep readingCAEE Programs Ranked in top 10 Nationally
The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department is once again in the top 10 undergraduate programs nationally according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. Civil Engineering has ranked No.5, and Environmental Engineering is No.7.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Program Ranked in the Top 5 in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
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92%
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