Departmental News

Our students continue to excel, making their mark on both local and national stages with impressive accomplishments. Here are some of the recent highlights: Chideraa Ndbuisi has had an outstanding year. He was awarded a $10,000 external grant from the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute. Additionally, at the recent NC One Water conference in […]

We are thrilled to recognize Riley Felts, a standout student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for her incredible accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. Riley’s dedication to academic excellence, athletic achievement, and community service is truly inspiring. Recently, Riley was announced as a finalist for the prestigious NCAA Woman of […]

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department hosted our Graduate Award Reception on December 12th. We proudly celebrate five exceptional graduates who were nominated by their peers and confirmed by the faculty: Julissa Badillo, Luke Bender, Jessica Draffen, Austin Larner, and Jarrod Vonkchalee. These students have excelled in academics, leadership, and innovative projects, showcasing the department’s […]

Over the past semester, the faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have made significant contributions in research, secured new grants, and continued their commitment to student success. Their work in areas like sustainable infrastructure and water resource management reflects their ongoing dedication to advancing the field and supporting the next generation of […]

With a new semester comes new opportunities and changes within our department. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is thrilled to welcome two outstanding additions to our faculty, Courtney Green and Ryan Rasanen. Dr. Courtney Green, P.E., is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the structures group. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from Marshall […]

On October 18th, over 200 students from several local high schools attended and competed in the Fall Semester’s Mini Carolinas Conference (MC²) at UNC Charlotte. This exciting event is designed as a smaller-scale version of the Carolinas Conference, providing high school students with a unique opportunity to engage with engineering disciplines through hands-on competitions and […]

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Newsletter from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering! We’re excited to share this update with you, highlighting the latest developments, achievements, and opportunities in our department. This issue celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our students, from our “5 Under 25(ish)” recognition tradition to the remarkable achievements of our graduate […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering proudly hosted the 2024 Airport Engineering Seminar on October 7-8 at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. This seminar is made possible by our great partnerships with the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, and the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research (AIR) Institute. The seminar brought together industry, government, […]

Glenn Moglen provides civil engineering insight about aging infrastructure and natural hazards in North Carolina with WSOC.

We are thrilled to announce that Samantha Villeda Salinas has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the AISC/Virginia Carolinas Structural Steel Fabricators Association for the 2024-2025 academic year. Samantha is one of our undergraduate students and is also enrolled in our early-entry MSCE with a concentration in structural engineering. This scholarship is a testament to […]