Civil Engineering

Professor featured in Colorado Environmental Film Festival documentary

Susan Glairon — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:39:07 +0000

Professor featured in Colorado Environmental Film Festival documentary Susan Glairon Fri, 02/13/2026 - 16:39

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“Women of Carbon,” featuring Associate Professor Mija Hubler, opens the Colorado Environmental Film Festival in Golden on Feb. 20. The documentary highlights women reshaping construction through sustainable innovation and decarbonization.

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'Hiding in plain sight': Scientists reflect on years studying life in Antarctic desert

Susan Glairon — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:06:05 +0000

'Hiding in plain sight': Scientists reflect on years studying life in Antarctic desert Susan Glairon Wed, 02/11/2026 - 10:06

Researchers at the McMurdo Dry Valleys Long-Term Ecological Research Program have spent more than three decades studying ecosystems in one of the world’s most hostile environments.

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Karl Linden recognized as Distinguished Professor at campus ceremony

Susan Glairon — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:37:37 +0000

Karl Linden recognized as Distinguished Professor at campus ceremony Susan Glairon Mon, 02/09/2026 - 05:37

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Karl Linden was presented with the CU system’s highest faculty honor, Distinguished Professor, on Feb. 6. A pioneer in ultraviolet water treatment and a dedicated educator and mentor, he has advanced both water quality innovation and student success.

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Meet Assistant Professor Eduardo Montalto

Susan Glairon — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:05:23 +0000

Meet Assistant Professor Eduardo Montalto Susan Glairon Fri, 02/06/2026 - 15:05

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Eduardo Montalto researches affordable, sustainable seismic protection systems designed to reduce how much earthquake shaking reaches a building and minimize structural damage. He also develops advanced computer models to better understand how buildings perform under extreme conditions, particularly when constructed with unconventional materials.

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Reconstructing the ancient Indus River

Susan Glairon — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:25:49 +0000

Reconstructing the ancient Indus River Susan Glairon Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:25

By combining hydrology and paleoclimate modeling, Balaji Rajagopalan, professor of civil engineering, and colleagues uncovered the long-standing mystery behind the disappearance of the Harappan Civilization.

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PhD student earns top award for video showing hidden odor patterns

Susan Glairon — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:26:01 +0000

PhD student earns top award for video showing hidden odor patterns Susan Glairon Wed, 12/03/2025 - 16:26

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Elle Stark, a PhD student in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, was recently awarded a prestigious Gallery of Fluid Motion (GFM) Award for a video describing her research.

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Matt Hallowell wrote a book on workplace safety. Industry made it a bestseller.

Susan Glairon — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:12:13 +0000

Matt Hallowell wrote a book on workplace safety. Industry made it a bestseller. Susan Glairon Mon, 11/17/2025 - 13:12

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With fatalities unchanged for nearly two decades, industry has been hungry for clear, practical guidance rooted in solid research, says Professor Matt Hallowell. In his first book, Hallowell summarized the research of more than 100 journal papers in reader-friendly terms, providing the first comprehensive, evidence-based explanation of why serious worksite injuries persist and how to prevent them.

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Climate financing boosting water access for millions in developing nations

Susan Glairon — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:02:54 +0000

Climate financing boosting water access for millions in developing nations Susan Glairon Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:02

Evan Thomas, director of CU �鶹ӰԺ’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and Resilience, is pioneering climate-financed clean water programs that have brought safe drinking water to over 5 million people in Africa. Using carbon credits to fund long-term maintenance and real-time water quality monitoring, the center aims to reach 3 million more people by 2030.

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AWWA Journal Cover Story: Q&A with Professor Karl Linden

Susan Glairon — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:55:54 +0000

AWWA Journal Cover Story: Q&A with Professor Karl Linden Susan Glairon Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:55

Professor Karl Linden received the American Water Works Association’s 2025 A.P. Black Research Award, which honors outstanding contributions to water science and supply. Linden was recognized for his pioneering work in developing and applying ultraviolet technologies to improve water and wastewater treatment.

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Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director

Susan Glairon — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:55:06 +0000

Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director Susan Glairon Thu, 10/16/2025 - 11:55

In today’s AI-driven era, success depends less on what you know and more on how you use it, says Sam Sohn, the new director of CIEST. That’s what makes the center so vital. At CIEST, students gain practical, hands-on experience applying science and engineering to real-world challenges—preparing CEAE graduates to innovate and lead in their careers.

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