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Sep 24

CMU faculty helps lead new efforts on climate assessment research

A new U.S. Climate Collection paper sets research priorities for understanding climate risks across the country

Sep 22

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Cultivating an engineering mindset at CMU’s community garden Opens in new window

The Winthrop Community Garden provides a popular outlet for College of Engineering students to consider engineering problems—or to simply unwind from their studies.

Aug 21

Security to satellites: Engineering interns share insights Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering students traveled the U.S. and internationally to intern for organizations in robotics, medicine, finance, and more.

Aug 04

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EPP faculty honored with College of Engineering awards Opens in new window

Distinguished Engineering and Public Policy professors receive College of Engineering awards.

Jul 29

How cities can prepare for a rise in AV commuters

As an age of autonomous vehicle commuting dawns, a recent study from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering examines the costs and benefits to drivers and urban areas.

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Jul 22

Improving PFAS water treatment through AI-supported engineering design Opens in new window

CMU researchers are collaborating with industry partners to help water utilities move more quickly from design concept to engineered systems and deployable infrastructure.

Jul 15

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Lowry named head of Civil and Environmental Engineering Opens in new window

Gregory Lowry has been named Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Jun 17

Engineering faculty awarded professorships and fellowships Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University has awarded professorships and fellowships to six exceptional faculty members in the College of Engineering.

Jun 12

Fakhreddine, Grande Gutierrez, and Srimani receive NSF CAREER awards Opens in new window

Sarah Fakhreddine, Noelia Grande Gutiérrez, and Tathagata Srimani were awarded the NSF’s prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

Jun 11

Smarter systems, faster response, safer roads

CMU researchers are helping PA’s Westmoreland County modernize traffic incident management using an AI-powered system that delivers faster alerts, clearer situational awareness, and improved safety for first responders and drivers alike.

Jun 08

Presidential and graduate fellowships announced Opens in new window

College of Engineering students have been awarded fellowships for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Jun 03

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AI-rside efficiency Opens in new window

Researchers apply a new AI-enabled approach to optimize airport safety and efficiency. The study, tested at LAX, reveals significant reductions in taxiway conflicts, fuel consumption, and hourly throughput.

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May 20

CEE faculty receive PITA grants supporting infrastructure and mobility research

Six faculty members from the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have received grants from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) to support innovative research addressing transportation systems, urban livability, infrastructure resilience, and data-driven technologies.

May 13

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Pedal Power: How two engineering Ph.D.s founded the Tartan Bike Project Opens in new window

Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral candidates Kenedy Sánchez and Hosea Santiago-Cruz created a new student-led service on campus, fostering community, connection, and confidence for CMU cyclists.

May 11

Green infrastructure for Pittsburgh and beyond Opens in new window

Civil and environmental engineering researchers are partnering with local communities across Allegheny County to develop practical strategies for deploying green infrastructure and strengthening the region’s resilience against extreme weather.

May 08

CEE honors the class of 2026 at diploma ceremony

On Friday, May 8, Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering celebrated the achievements of its newest graduates during the Class of 2026 diploma ceremony.

Apr 27

To go further, these drones take the bus Opens in new window

As drone delivery expands in cities, CMU researchers are exploring a novel idea: drones that “hitchhike” on buses and other transit to extend range, enabling faster, more efficient deliveries.

Apr 10

Seeing glaciers more clearly

A new remote sensing technique uses satellite radar data to deliver unprecedented insights into Alaska’s glacier melt, offering a clearer picture of their future.

Apr 08

CMU students at the Bellefield Boiler Plant

Students design CMU’s clean energy future

Civil and environmental engineering juniors designed clean energy solutions for CMU’s campus with guidance from industry mentors and no shortage of hard questions.

Apr 06

Paula DiGioia Deasy, Anthony M. DiGioia Jr., and Richard Gray

Family legacy continues, sponsoring alumni awards

Generous commitment from the DiGioia Family, in honor of Carole Kerr DiGioia and Anthony M. DiGioia Jr., will help establish and sponsor the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s annual alumni awards.

Mar 31

Engineering alumni “Rise” to the occasion Opens in new window

Four College of Engineering alumni were named to the 2026 cohort of CMU’s Tartans on the Rise.

Mar 26

Around the world with undergraduates

Hear from three undergraduate students about their summer study abroad experiences and how it enhanced their time at CMU.

Mar 25

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Scott Institute announces 2026 seed grant winners Opens in new window

This year, a total of seven projects received seed funding, with another three proposals receiving support through the hardware and software tool upgrade program.

Mar 17

Jerry Wang at ASCE awards ceremony accepting teaching award.

CEE celebrated at Pittsburgh civil engineering awards

The American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section Engineers Week Awards Banquet recognized student and faculty achievements in teaching, mentorship, and service to the field.

Mar 04

Students pitch sustainability innovations at inaugural Hackathon

The Innovation Hackathon kicked off in Nashville, TN, bringing together Gresham Smith engineers, CMU students, and CEE researchers to showcase forward-looking solutions for data and grid resilience.

Feb 24

Bar chart showing electric vehicle ownership rates by census division where rates in 2022 more than doubled in every division

The road to electrification isn’t the same for everyone

Civil engineering researchers examine the socioeconomic characteristics of electric vehicle owners, how they’ve evolved with the electrification surge in recent years, and the accessibility gaps that still exist.

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Feb 20

The factory floor of Merrow Manufacturing

AI + human intelligence = productivity and scalability Opens in new window

By using digital twin technology to integrate human intelligence with artificial intelligence, Civil Engineering’s Pingbo Tang is helping to make both workers and production lines more efficient.

Feb 12

Joey Kurincak standing next to CMU sign with the Scottie dog mascot.

Grounded in experience, growing through study

Joey Kurincak is pursuing his Master’s in civil and environmental engineering to advance his career in remediation and climate adaptation with Industry Partner Key Environmental.

Jan 29

Center members gathered at CMU for an update meeting in 2023

Accelerating materials innovation through AI and data science Opens in new window

By leveraging expertise in materials and artificial intelligence from across departments, researchers from Carnegie Mellon are exploring solutions to the challenges facing materials discovery.

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Jan 26

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Tapping into risk in America’s drinking water Opens in new window

A new Drinking Water Utilities Climate Risk Index finds utilities serving 67 million people face high climate risk. Yet 36% of their bonds omit climate change, revealing gaps in preparedness.

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Jan 15

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What thermostat preferences reveal about U.S. energy usage Opens in new window

A new study published in Nature Energy provides a foundation for understanding how Americans experience temperatures in their home.

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Jan 08

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Understanding human behavior in manufacturing Opens in new window

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University are investigating the patterns of human behavior in advanced manufacturing environments in order to improve human-machine collaboration.

Jan 08

Home electrification to stabilize the grid Opens in new window

Mario Bergés received seed funding to refine a model called Ibex-RL, an upgrade of a previous model that uses both machine learning and physics-based concepts to control heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) functions in buildings.

Jan 07

Remembering Steven J. Fenves (1931-2025)

Steven J. (Steve) Fenves, university professor emeritus and a distinguished member of the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty at Carnegie Mellon from 1972 to1999, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Chevy Chase, Maryland on December 23, 2025.

Media mentions

Wisconsin Business News

Nock quoted on insights of energy usage trends

CEE/EPP’s Destenie Nock was quoted in a Wisconsin Business News article about how energy usage trends could yield affordability insights.

Scientific American

Samaras quoted on data center expansion

Scott Institute Director Costa Samaras was quoted in Scientific American about the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. “Companies are making a decision that it’s in their best interest to go as fast as possible because every day that they’re not online, they would be losing potential revenue,” Samaras said.

Forbes

Samaras quoted on circular approach to parks and urban spaces

Scott Institute Director Costa Samaras was quoted in Forbes on the case for a circular approach to parks and urban spaces, saying long-lasting infrastructure performance is “a primary objective of good design and climate resilience.”

The New York Times

Samaras quoted on AI expansion in Pennsylvania

Scott Institute Director Costa Samaras was quoted in The New York Times about the status of AI growth and data center expansion in Pennsylvania. “Data centers cause real challenges in terms of energy use, emissions, water usage, community issues, and nobody is managing it,” said Samaras.

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