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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, 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."

Microaggressions are brief, behavioral, verbal, and environmental insensitivities by potentially well-meaning individuals that convey insults to individuals of marginalized groups. It is different from everyday rudeness or incivility because they tend to be constant and are reminders that the person’s status is equivalent to that of a second-class individual. Typically,...

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

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.

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."

Within the academic realm, the influence of gender on knowledge-seeking is a dynamic interplay shaped by historical legacies, societal expectations, and ongoing initiatives for inclusivity. Traditionally, gender norms have guided the access to education, influencing the perceived suitability of specific fields of study for individuals of different genders. However, in...

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.

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.

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...