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When wildfires move into urban areas and burn artificial structures, toxic metals, including copper, lead, and zinc from building and car ash, can leach into streams and rivers, threatening water security and the health of aquatic organisms, says Lauren Magliozzi, a biogeochemist in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.
Kyri Baker, an associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, emphasizes the need for grid upgrades to maintain reliability amidst extreme weather.
Hari Rajaram, a beloved former faculty member in 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE), died unexpectedly on July 4 at his home in Baltimore. He was 59 years old.
The program prepares students for careers in engineering by providing financial aid, internships and professional development.
Professor Amy Javernick-Will received the Pathfinder Award, the highest honor from the Engineering Project Organization Society, recognizing her research on improving disaster response and infrastructure sustainability in resource-limited communities.
91¸£ÀûÉç has received $750,000 from a NOAA grant to enhance drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River. The award, part of a $4.9 million initiative by the Biden-Harris Administration, supports efforts led by CIRES and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.
91¸£ÀûÉç's environmental engineering graduate program ranked 7th nationwide among its public university peers, while the civil engineering graduate program ranked 9th.
Professor Ron Helms joined 91¸£ÀûÉç’s architectural engineering faculty in 1965. Throughout his tenure, he championed the importance of the illuminating engineering program, setting a benchmark for advanced lighting education.
Professor Edith Zagona provided technical and advisory services during a USAID-sponsored visit to Armenia, addressing water scarcity in rural communities affected by uncontrolled fish farm use and pollution from untreated mining tailings.
