UW-Madison Civil & Environmental Engineering

05/20/2026

Ziyan Wu graduated this spring, but the impact of her mentorship on campus will endure for years to come. As one of 10 UW-Madison award winners for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities, Ziyan is celebrated for helping students connect and apply their knowledge to research.

Congratulations, Ziyan! https://news.wisc.edu/going-above-and-beyond-to-help-students-succeed/

05/18/2026

Six graduate students from our department and one affiliated faculty member were among those recognized. Congratulations and keep up the good work, everyone!

The College of Engineering recognized 25 faculty, postdocs and graduate student mentors at the second annual Graduate Student Mentoring Awards reception on May 14, 2026. The awards recognize faculty, postdocs...

05/13/2026

The results are in and we're excited to share that our first Graduate Student Awards project was well received!

🔴 132 entries received
⚫ 48 graduate students nominated
🔴 79 nominators including faculty, staff, and students
⚫ 57 academic and professional milestones highlighted
🔴 19 awards presented

Congratulations to everyone involved with this effort from the graduate students nominated for an award or milestone to the Graduate Student Committee for organizing--we couldn't be more proud of your achievements!

The Graduate Student Council for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) established a new annual awards event this spring to recognize graduate students and honor major milestones of...

05/12/2026

It was a joy and honor to connect with our newest alumni and their guests on Saturday!

Over 120 Badger engineers graduated from our department. With knowledge and skills spanning civil, environmental, and geological engineering as well as environmental chemistry and technology, these Badgers are ready to support public and environmental good locally, nationally, and beyond.

On, Wisconsin! 🎓❤️🖤

05/04/2026

Thirteen students from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are participating in the 2026 ELECTRI International Challenge (ECIC)!

The team spans all levels of progression from freshman through senior with participation from both engineering and non-engineering majors. Awad Hanna, Alexa Rademacher, and Veronica Morse are guiding the group.

A team of thirteen students from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter at University of Wisconsin-Madison are participating in the 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC). This year’s...

04/14/2026

Day of the Badger is here! Please join us in celebrating our community through the power of collective giving. Together, we will spark energy and excitement with hands-on learning and professional development opportunities for students and upgrades to labs in Engineering Hall!

If we receive 50 gifts of $50 or more during Day of the Badger, Kate Martin, BSCEE '77, will donate an extra $1,000. Thank you, Kate!

To learn more or donate, visit: https://dayofthebadger.org/campaign/civil-environmental-engineering/

04/09/2026

Take a glimpse inside the lab with PhD candidate Osman Carrillo Soto, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, and Jose Pincheira! The team is studying the use of steel fibers in reinforced concrete structural walls subjected to seismic loading, and the test results are encouraging.

Special thanks to Lab Manger Jacob Zeuske and Ella Thomas, undergraduate reseacher, for their collaboration and support during the experimental phase of this project.

This video shows seismic testing of a steel fiber-reinforced concrete wall at the Jun and Sandy Lee Wisconsin Structures and Materials Testing Laboratory at ...

04/06/2026

This week is extra special--it's Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Over 130 graduate students bring diverse talent and perspectives from around the world to our department and the Badger engineering community. We're grateful for their contributions on campus, online, and everywhere in between, and we are honored to be a part of their story.

Among the many grad students making their mark on campus are the members of our Graduate Student Council. Their efforts have led to new events and initiatives, including the first annual CEE Department Graduate Student Awards. Photos and details of the event will be shared in early May, so stay tuned!

04/03/2026

Registration is open for our 29th Annual Golf Outing! Join us for great company, fall colors, and fundraising on October 9 to support the next generation of Badger engineers. For details and registration visit: https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cee-golf-outing/

04/02/2026

10 years and 35 Science Olympiad competitions culminated in a full-circle STEM experience for geological engineering major William Noguera.

From Olympiad competitor to tournament director, William’s journey is proof that when students have the chance to explore and grow through hands-on experience, the impact can be incredible.

Science Olympiad Alumni Network Madison Schools - MMSD Madison West High School UW-Madison College of Engineering

When William Noguera walks through Madison West High School during the Badger Invitational, he’s doing more than coordinating volunteers and answering questions from coaches. He’s leading one of the largest...

03/23/2026

Civil, environmental, and geological engineering students connected with practicing engineers during our 5th annual Mentor Night event last week.

Discussions ranged from tips for academic and career success to how different engineering focus areas help shape the world around us through projects of all sizes. The night flew by and many new connections were built.

Networking events like this are often something students haven't experienced before, so we honored their willingness to try something new with exclusive merch that was well-received.

Thank you to the mentors and students that made this event possible. We enjoyed bringing the Badger community together and look forward to doing it again next year!