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Using bacteria to strengthen soil? It’s real and it’s sustainable.

Through a process called biocementation, Associate Professor Mike Gomez is harnessing natural bacteria to cement soil particles together to reduce the risk of liquefaction.
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Tomorrow, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., the Burges Endowed Lecture is taking place in the Alder Hall Auditorium where Professor Jessica Lunduist is presenting her research on Mountain Hydrology.

It’s not too late to register for this event here! https://t.co/3dBRhn2Feq

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Welcome back to campus! Join us this Thursday, April 3rd, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Alder Hall Auditorium for the annual Burges Endowed Lecture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field! Learn more here: https://t.co/B7KmDTjeub

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We're proud to announce that Urban Freight Lab has been awarded a grant from the Health Effects Institute to study how e-commerce freight and warehousing operations affect public health in historically marginalized communities.

Learn more here. https://t.co/X61qXEr5gZ

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Happy Spring Break! Reminder that the Burges Endowed Lecture is next week, April 3rd, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Alder Hall Auditorium where Professor Jessica Lundquist will discuss her research about mountain hydrology.

Learn more about this event here. https://t.co/B7KmDTjeub

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On Thursday, April 3rd, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., CEE’s very own Professor, Jessica Lundquist, will be presenting her research on Mountain Hydrology at the Burges Endowed Lecture in the Alder Hall Auditorium.

Register for the event here. https://t.co/N5VCh8Itg9

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Happy Women’s History Month!

Did you know that 43% of UW CEE Undergraduates are women? We continue to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions in civil and environmental engineering, paving the way for future generations.

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The Northwestern Tribal Technical Assistance Program, housed in CEE, is part of the TRAVELS Center, a initiative led by @UWMadEngr. With support from the @USDOT the center will develop autonomous vehicle technology to improve access in underserved areas.

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CEE and ISE Professor Cynthia Chen co-authored a paper revealing that peer-to-peer resource sharing has unlimited potential to strengthen community resilience during natural disasters, highlighting a solution for disaster preparedness.

Learn more here. https://t.co/STnmSjFpun

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Stop by MOR 218 tomorrow morning from 10 am to 12 pm for our first Work From Campus event of the quarter hosted by the CEE Graduate Student Advisory Board!

There will be free coffee and breakfast for the CEE department. We’re excited to see the CEE community there!

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The University of Washington’s Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) has won the Cross Cultural Experiences category in the 2024 UW Global Photo Contest!

The winning photo, “Celebrating Holi,” captures a moment that was taken on GCIL’s study abroad program in Bengaluru, India.

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Come bowl with us at the CEE Winter Mixer event tonight from 4-6 p.m. at the HUB. Food and beverages will be provided and all faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend!

RSVP here! https://t.co/RfeqUGvF7e

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Professor Paolo Calvi faced the challenge of stabilizing Genoa’s Torre Piloti, a maritime traffic control tower, against powerful winds. Calvi tackled this using active mass dampers to detect vibrations and counteract them in real-time.

Learn more here. https://t.co/3NHM6xDyHq

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In this Q&A, CEE Distinguished Alumni Victor Yamada shares what inspired his career in environmental engineering, highlights his accomplishments and shares how his family history lead him to his volunteer work.

Discover more about Yamada’s achievements.
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Sensors installed around UW's campus assist CEE Professor Faisal Hossain and UW Facilities manager Brian Davis in measuring soil moisture and air temperature. By integrating this data with satellite data, they work together to address irrigation issues.
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If you have not already read the 2024 Autumn edition of the Bridge, check it out here! https://t.co/6UmA4O1Otf

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The Washington State Department of Transportation Fellowship Program has been reactivated through a partnership with CEE! This program supports five WSDOT employees with the chance to earn a master's degree in transportation engineering.

Learn more here! https://t.co/0c4Ls3ZHES

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Professor Jeff Ban's research uses data from smartphones, GPS systems, and traffic cameras in order to improve traffic flow and efficiency while emphasizing personal privacy.

Read more about Professor Ban's research here. https://t.co/wIVUky2jSy

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CEE faculty and students have partnered with Seattle Public Utilities and Concrete Technology Corporation to drive research that benefits our communities.

Read more about these research highlights here! https://t.co/YIVGtsRnNh