Human Mediated Landscapes: Anthro-Geomorphology

Sep 2, 2022

Human Mediated Landscapes: Anthro-Geomorphology

co-hosted by COPRI and EWC Deltaic wetlands are uniquely vulnerable to Sea Level Rise due to their coastal setting, low elevation gradient, and high rate of subsidence in recently deposited sediments. Despite the…

Aug 22, 2022

Op-ed: A holistic Ph.D. experience at CCEE — tips for early-stage Ph.D. students

By Adi Keskar and Morgan DiCarlo NC State’s Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering is a great place for research. While you are already working on cutting-edge science as a…

Aug 4, 2022

CCEE’s Dr. Shane Underwood featured in Triangle Business Journal story

As temperatures rise due to climate change, engineers are having to adapt to create sustainable infrastructure, including heat-resistant pavement. CCEE associate professor Dr. Shane Underwood, whose research focuses on materials…

Jul 28, 2022

Icebreaker Mentor Questions

When you begin your relationship with your mentor, you may wonder what you should discuss. Hopefully, you will be pleasantly surprised about how easily conversation flows with your mentor. One…

May 27, 2022

Ph.D. student wins paper competition at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference

Ph.D. student Kimia Karimi, advised by CCEE’s Dr. Dan Obenour, won first place in the 2022 American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Geospatial Water Technology Conference Paper Competition in early May for…

May 20, 2022

NSF RAPID grant supports engineering research on pandemic for better future solutions

During real-time crises, real-time research helps inform responses to ongoing issues while preparing society for future crises. Faculty members in the College of Engineering are principal investigators (PIs) or co-PIs…

May 13, 2022

Four CCEE graduates win Outstanding Senior Awards for demonstrating excellence in undergraduate studies

All CCEE graduates shine in their own way, using their degrees to create and improve sustainable infrastructure for the betterment of society. There are a select few, however, that demonstrate…

Mar 31, 2022

CCEE ranks among top graduate engineering education programs

CCEE’s graduate programs advanced on the annual list of America’s best graduate schools published this week by U.S. News & World Report. The department’s civil engineering program moved up four…

Jan 27, 2022

CCEE Department Head Dr. Morton Barlaz named AAAS fellow

CCEE Department Head and Distinguished University Professor Dr. Morton Barlaz is among eight NC State faculty members who have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of…

Nov 23, 2021

CCEE team wins research category of PEER 2021 RC Column Blind Prediction Contest

CCEE Christopher W. Clark Distinguished Professor Dr. Mervyn Kowalsky and a team of six Ph.D. students won the researcher category of the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center’s 2021 Blind…

Nov 9, 2021

Fall 2021 Graduation

Graduation will require tickets for guests. The CCEE Department Graduation Ceremony will require tickets for entry of family and friend to attend the December ceremony. A maximum number of 6…

May 19, 2021

2021 Outstanding Senior Awards

Each Spring as graduation approaches the CCEE department presents four Outstanding Senior Awards to students who have demonstrated continued excellence during their undergraduate studies. In 2021 honors went to Kendra…

Apr 13, 2021

EWC+COPRI Seminar by Ali Abdolali: Advances in the Unstructured WAVEWATCH III within Earth System Modeling Framework

Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering + Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute Seminar Series Virtual seminar link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96156963811?pwd=QVRwSmlRZ1lqWm1xL0JVcG9RWC9Zdz09 Abstract: The recent advancements in the spectral wave model WAVEWATCH III…

Feb 9, 2021

EWC Seminar by Andrea Cominola, TU Berlin: From individual end uses to communities. What do smart meter data reveal about water use behaviors?

From individual end uses to communities. What do smart meter data reveal about water use behaviors? Andrea Cominola, Assistant Professor and head of the Smart Water Networks group at the Einstein Center…

Sep 26, 2020

FREE WEBINAR: Observations from the August 9th, 2020 Sparta NC Earthquake. Panel features two CCEE researchers.

Wednesday, September 30 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET Cost: Free (PDH hours included upon request) REGISTER HERE Webinar: Preliminary Geological and Structural Reconnaissance Observations from the August…

May 28, 2020

CCEE Department Head Morton Barlaz honored with AEESP Founders’ Award

“Prof. Mort Barlaz has demonstrated excellence and has been a leader in environmental engineering research, education, and practice throughout his career. He arguably has been the leading solid waste management…

May 15, 2020

Congratulations to the 2020 CCEE Outstanding Seniors

Each year the CCEE department presents four Outstanding Senior Awards to students who have demonstrated continued excellence during their undergraduate studies. This year’s honors go to Danielle Curri for Scholarly…

Apr 2, 2020

Katherine Anarde

Dr. Katherine Anarde joined the faculty in August 2021 as an Assistant Professor in the Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering Group. She is a coastal engineer and geomorphologist that combines…

Jan 28, 2020

Study finds flooding damage to levees is cumulative – and often invisible

The following story, written by Matt Shipman, first appeared on NC State News on January 21, 2020. Recent research finds that repeated flooding events have a cumulative effect on the…

Aug 27, 2019

Court Upholds Scientific Advice from Panel Chaired by Frey

On August 23, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia released its decision regarding petitions by Murray Energy Corporation and others, including Environmental Petitioners, regarding the 2015…

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