Carnegie Mellon University Civil and Environmental Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University Civil and Environmental Engineering The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is part of the nationally recognized Coll

The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering consistently ranks as a top academic program, for both undergraduate and graduate programs, by US News and World Report. We offer bachelors, masters and doctoral programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering that are intellectually challenging yet in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our faculty are renowned researchers, three of whom a

re inducted in the National Academy of Engineering, with strengths in:

• Smarter Infrastructure
• Water and Air Quality Engineering
• Climate Change Adaptation for Civil Engineering
• Resilient Engineering Materials
• Sustainable, or green, engineering practices

Our campus is located in the heart of Oakland within the dynamic city of Pittsburgh and our department is proud of our diverse and collegiate community.

Last week, CMU's Center for Engineering Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CERCA) played a prominent role at the 2026 Na...
05/21/2026

Last week, CMU's Center for Engineering Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CERCA) played a prominent role at the 2026 National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh.

Students, postdocs, and faculty shared research on resilience, infrastructure, water resources, and community-focused climate solutions while connecting with researchers and practitioners from across the country. The forum also highlighted Pittsburgh’s resilience efforts through a field tour of the Negley Run Watershed and its green stormwater infrastructure projects.

Through research, collaboration, and community partnerships, CERCA continues to advance solutions to help communities adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Read more: https://engineering.cmu.edu/cerca/news/2026/05/21-national-adaptation-forum.html

Six CEE faculty members have received Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) grants supporting innovativ...
05/20/2026

Six CEE faculty members have received Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) grants supporting innovative projects focused on transportation, urban systems, mobility, sustainability, and next-generation infrastructure technologies.

The awards highlight CMU CEE’s interdisciplinary approach to solving complex real-world challenges through data-driven research and collaboration across academia, industry, and government.

Congratulations to Mario Berges, Kaushik Dayal and Matteo Pozzi, Katherine Flanigan, Corey Harper, Sean Qian, and Costa Samaras.

Read more: https://cee.engineering.cmu.edu/news/2026/05/20-pita-awards.html

05/14/2026

What is CERCA?

The Center for Engineering Resilience and Climate Adaptation at Carnegie Mellon University unites researchers, faculty, students, and community partners to address some of the most pressing climate challenges facing our world today.

From resilient transportation and infrastructure systems to energy and water solutions, CERCA applies data, AI, and systems analysis to develop equitable, climate-resilient strategies that help communities adapt and thrive in a changing environment.

Driven by a vision of infrastructure that works alongside people and the natural world, CERCA advances research, policy, and technology solutions to address challenges such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, and sea-level rise.

Learn more about how Carnegie Mellon researchers are building a more resilient future: https://engineering.cmu.edu/cerca/index.html

For nearly two decades, Cathy Schaefer has been part of the Carnegie Mellon community, helping support the mission of th...
05/13/2026

For nearly two decades, Cathy Schaefer has been part of the Carnegie Mellon community, helping support the mission of the College of Engineering through her work in finance and administration. Today, as Director of Finance and Administration for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, her CMU journey has become a true family experience.

Alongside her children, Cole and Lillian, both students at the Tepper School of Business, Cathy is also pursuing her own degree through Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program.

From after-school visits to campus offices and summer STEM camps to shared professors and classroom conversations, the Schaefer family’s connection to CMU spans generations, programs, and experiences.

We’re proud to celebrate Cathy’s dedication to the CMU community and the inspiring example she sets every day for students, colleagues, and her family alike. ❤️

Read the full story from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon: https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/news/stories/dinner-table-boardroom?fbclid=IwY2xjawRxWslleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBYlU94z4LvgePiobTRDNOsFGn93FICpnWE5hqr5e5Dagmuxvf2kOYYDAvC0_aem_1GDU_X5TV1eb2iYkOWJv2A

As flooding, stormwater, and heat-related challenges increasingly strain Allegheny County’s aging infrastructure, resear...
05/12/2026

As flooding, stormwater, and heat-related challenges increasingly strain Allegheny County’s aging infrastructure, researchers from CMU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Center for Engineering Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CERCA) are collaborating with local communities to expand nature-based climate solutions.

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), David Rounce, Sarah Fakhreddine, and Sarah States are developing a countywide green infrastructure plan that will include solutions such as rain gardens, bioswales, tree canopies, and other systems designed to reduce stormwater runoff, enhance water quality, and strengthen climate resilience.

By combining data-driven research, affordable environmental sensors, and community input, they aim to pinpoint where green infrastructure will have the greatest impact and help municipalities overcome implementation barriers.

Their mission: establish a practical, scalable framework for climate resilience that can serve communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond.

Read more: https://engineering.cmu.edu/news-events/news/2026/05/11-green-infrastructure.html

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the Engineering Class of 2026!

Carnegie Mellon University Civil and Environmental Engineering and CMU Engineering and Public Policy's Lex Capestany, an ACS scholar who founded the Student Dining Advisory Committee, will return to his hometown of Seattle to join FacetNW, a civil engineering consulting firm whose services include structural and marine engineering and landscape architecture. Read more about Lex and some of our other incredible grads!

https://engineering.cmu.edu/education/undergraduate-studies/graduate-highlights.html

🎓 Congratulations to the Carnegie Mellon Civil & Environmental Engineering Class of 2026!Today, the CMU CEE community ce...
05/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Carnegie Mellon Civil & Environmental Engineering Class of 2026!

Today, the CMU CEE community celebrated 117 graduates, including 32 undergraduate students, 68 master’s students, and 17 doctoral candidates, as they crossed the stage and officially joined our global alumni network.

Throughout the ceremony, Interim Department Head Greg Lowry reflected on the resilience, creativity, and problem-solving mindset that define a Carnegie Mellon engineer, reminding graduates that their degree is only the beginning of their journey.

The event also recognized outstanding student achievements in leadership, research, teaching, service, and community engagement, highlighting the many ways our students are making an impact both inside and outside the classroom.

As our newest alumni begin their next chapters, we’re excited to see how they will help shape more sustainable infrastructure, healthier communities, and a better future for all.

Read more: https://cee.engineering.cmu.edu/news/2026/05/08-diploma-ceremony.html

Three students from Carnegie Mellon University have been awarded highly competitive national fellowships, including two ...
05/07/2026

Three students from Carnegie Mellon University have been awarded highly competitive national fellowships, including two distinguished researchers from the Civil & Environmental Engineering department. 🎉

CEE Ph.D. candidate Kenedy Sánchez was awarded the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship, which places STEM researchers in newsrooms across the country to improve public understanding of complex scientific issues. Her work focuses on nanoparticle transport in agricultural systems and ways to reduce harmful agrochemical exposure in vulnerable communities.

EPP and CEE Ph.D. candidate Stacy Godfreey-Igwe received the esteemed Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, granted to only 30 graduate students nationwide. Her research examines the effects of extreme heat on household energy demand, contributing to the development of more equitable and resilient energy systems.

Their research underscores the broader impact of CEE scholarship beyond the lab — raising public awareness, shaping policy discussions, and addressing critical environmental issues.

Read more: https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2026/may/cmu-students-help-shape-energy-systems-foreign-policy-and-science-communication-with-national

Ph.D. candidate Ava Jahanbiglari has been selected as Pennsylvania’s student representative for this year’s IHEEP Confer...
05/06/2026

Ph.D. candidate Ava Jahanbiglari has been selected as Pennsylvania’s student representative for this year’s IHEEP Conference in Austin, Texas (Dec. 6–10)!

Her abstract, “Enhancing Heavy-Duty Vehicle Safety through a Perception-to-Risk Framework Integrating Multi-View Sensing and Physics-Informed Modeling," stood out in a highly competitive field.

As part of this honor, Ava will receive a fully funded trip to present her work and compete for a cash prize at the conference.

We’re proud to see her advance innovative approaches to transportation safety and represent both Pennsylvania and CMU on a national stage!

A group of Civil & Environmental Engineering students earned the “Most Engaging” award for their presentation at TechSpa...
05/01/2026

A group of Civil & Environmental Engineering students earned the “Most Engaging” award for their presentation at TechSpark's 2026 Spring Engineering Expo 🏆

Their project focused on improving safety and accessibility along Allegheny River Boulevard near Turnout # 1, a historic overlook currently undergoing revitalization. The team developed a traffic-calming, multimodal design that balances safety, connectivity, and preservation.

The result—a design that reduces vehicle speeds, improves pedestrian and cyclist safety, and strengthens community connections while meeting regulatory, spatial, and historic constraints.

Team members included: Margarita Cejudo Arita, Lillian Keith, MJ Smith, Samantha Vu, Angela Fan, and Tian Zhou (not pictured).

Congratulations to this outstanding team and to everyone who participated in the TechSpark Engineering Expo! 👏

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