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Researchers in CEE concentrate their efforts on quantitative and analytical approaches, novel experiment-based modeling, and the development and/or use of appropriate tools and technology.

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Study finds that spider silk’s strength and ability to stretch help spider webs resist structural damage.

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Minor variations in precipitation caused by climate change could cause major, often counterintuitive changes to fragile groundwater supplies.

Environmental Science and Engineering - Parsons Lab

Environmental Science and Engineering - Parsons Lab

Hydrology, Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Microbiology

Mechanics and Materials

Mechanics and Materials

Material properties of soils and rocks; Multiscale research on materials and structures.

Transportation and Operations Research

Transportation and Operations Research

An interdisciplinary approach to Sustainable Transportation.

Interdepartmental Research Initiatives

Interdepartmental Research Initiatives

Interdisciplinary research headed by CEE faculty

Research Projects

Research Projects

Faculty research projects involving CEE graduate students

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Work with CEE faculty and graduate students.

CEE Student Blogs

CEE Student Blogs

Students describe their day-to-day experiences working in the lab or field.

On Balance

On Balance

A monthly one-page newsletter focusing on the work of CEE researchers.

Theses From Previous Years

Theses From Previous Years

Links to CEE theses on the MIT Libraries’ website

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