News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

Meet Sajjad Ahmad, one of several 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ recipients of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Award, the highly competitive grant designed to establish leadership in education and research.

Portrait of Vik Sehdev
Research |

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.

U.N.L.V. sign on academic mall
People |

A number of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professors receive systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research and creative activities.

Lake Mead
Research |

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

102706.jpg
Research |

Wetter conditions could increase water storage in Lake Mead by nine to 48 Percent within two years.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |
Kerkorian, Molasky to be Awarded Honorary Doctorates; Ceremony Available Live Online for First Time
Photo of boat on Lake Mead
Research |

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ seeks to address some of the region’s most pressing water issues.

portrait of Brendan O'Toole
Research |

Engineering professor Brendan O’Toole and his team are driven to find ways to protect soldiers through the innovative use of research and technology.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

A new book on airfield construction technology and research opens doors for innovation and collaboration within the field.

Shashi Nambisan and Ancilla Kaiparambil
Research |

Long commutes. Pedestrian safety. Traffic accidents. Seatbelt use. Pollution. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Transportation Research Center is ready to take on the challenges of getting people safely from here to there in Southern Nevada.