News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

woman posing in front of bookcase
People |

The engineering professor reflects on her journey from baking cakes to cover living expenses to becoming an expert in technology development for water and wastewater systems.

transit center at night
Business and Community |

Shashi Nambisan, director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

Engineering professor Eakalak Khan holding a pile of charcoal water cleaners used for his wastewater reuse treatment.
Research |

Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna Raquel Shohet Floyd poses in a light blue dress with the sun setting in the background
People |

The Engineering Alumna of the Year builds her own construction management company — and keeps her alma mater in mind every step of the way.

man with sunglasses holds multiple small country flags with Las Vegas Strip in the background
People |

The international programs director puts 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Engineering on the (global) map.

man in flannel shirt stands in front of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineering building
People |

The engineering professor shares his vision for faculty development as the director for the refreshed Teaching and Learning Commons.

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes
Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

Josh Hawkins, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Campus News |

News highlights featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

digital illustration of a high speed train and cars on the road
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ railroad engineering expert Harry Teng gives an inside look on what it took to get Nevada’s high-speed rail project on track.

a crane pours glowing hot steel into a large vat
Research |

Funding is part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop zero emissions ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking.

Students in red caps and gowns walk out of an arena in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

Recent grads help illuminate the many different ways to achieve success with current Rebels.

Students in red caps and gowns walk out of an arena in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

The class of 2023 offers inspiration for current Rebels on how to make the most of the journey from student to alumnus.