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The Department of Civil Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in MS and PhD degrees, along with a graduate certificate. These programs aim to educate future civil engineers who will drive innovation, create cutting-edge technologies, and implement creative solutions to enhance the durability, safety, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Students can explore a comprehensive curriculum with specialized studies across key civil engineering disciplines. The programs foster interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle urgent societal challenges, particularly in revitalizing and upgrading urban infrastructure. Civil Engineering faculty engage in pioneering research, partnering with graduate students on both practical and theoretical projects.
Research focuses on the movement, management, and remediation of environmental pollutants, assessing their effects on human health, communities, and ecosystems. A key priority involves detecting and eliminating persistent and newly identified contaminants from drinking water supplies.