CEE Community

How to Craft a Literature Review

Led by Jared Berezin, Comm Lab Manager, this workshop will cover how to prepare and write an effective literature review. Participants will analyze examples from CEE theses and journal articles, and learn strategies to identify and organize information from various sources. This in-person event will be in 1-131.

Henry L. Pierce Laboratory Seminar

Please join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 for the Pierce Seminar at 4 pm in Room 1-131. Speaker: Prof. Reza Moini from ​Princeton University Abstract Title: Experimental and Computational Fracture Mechanics of Layered and Statistically Architected Materials

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MEng Thesis Proposal workshop

Led by Jared Berezin, Comm Lab Manager, this workshop will discuss the criteria for the CEE MEng Thesis Proposal, along with specific writing strategies and examples. Through guided writing activities, attendees will leave with tangible progress. Whether you've begun drafting or haven't thought about your proposal yet, this workshop will be helpful. This event is in-person in 1-236.

CEE Postdoc Orientation Panel

This lunch event will feature a panel of CEE postdocs who will share their experiences on CEE postdoc life, and offer guidance on a variety of topics, including: setting professional and personal goals, setting boundaries and expectations with your supervisor, and adjusting to a new life as a postdoc. The panelists will also answer questions from attendees. While this orientation event is designed for new (and new-ish) CEE postdocs, all CEE postdocs are welcome to attend. This event is in-person in 1-236.

“Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year CEE Grad Student”

This lunch event for incoming PhD and MEng graduate students will feature a panel of PhD candidates and MEng alumni, who will share stories, offer advice, and answer questions from attendees. This event is in-person in 48-308.

Understanding the Impact of your Research with GradEl

What is the value of your research beyond publishing the next paper? Who will your work impact and how is it measured? How do you assess new technologies and roadmap broad applications over time? Join the folks from he Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program (GradEL) to discuss these topics. This event takes place in Room 1-131.

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MIT Libraries Overview

Join us for an opportunity to meet Claire Berman, the new librarian supporting the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She’ll provide an overview of the MIT Library system, including the wide range of services and resources available to you—from specialized databases and research tools to workshops, citation management, and interlibrary loan. Whether you’re new to MIT or simply want to learn how to make the most of library resources, this session will give you a clear sense of how the libraries can support your academic journey. This event takes place in Room 1-131.

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CEE Commencement Tent Celebration

We invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2025! All students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are welcome to drop by and celebrate all CEE graduates! This event takes place at Eastman Court (Between Bldg. 14 and 18) Tent K. Please RSVP by May 19.

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CEE Awards Ceremony

Please join us for our CEE Awards Ceremony as we recognize students, postdocs, faculty and staff who have contributed significantly to our department's mission and vision. Please RSVP by April 29.

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CEE Annual Research Day: Understanding the Biodiversity-Climate-Infrastructure nexus 

To improve human well-being and to make it accessible to all humans, we need to develop sustainable infrastructure coupled with a deep understanding of its relationship with climate and biodiversity. This year’s event brings together the CEE community for a thought-provoking experience and great opportunity to highlight CEE work increasing our understanding of the infrastructure-climate-biodiversity nexus. This event will consist of lightning-fast research talks and poster presentations by CEE faculty, students, and postdocs. It will also include light food and drinks during the poster presentation reception hours. This event will be held in the Samberg Conference Center, 7th Floor.

CEE Holiday Party

Join us for our annual CEE Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5 from 5-8 PM in the Media Lab (E14-648). Please RSVP by November 28.

Course 1 Halloween Party

Time to get spooky! Our annual Halloween Party is right around the corner. We've prepared an exciting lineup of activities and treats including pumpkin carving, costume contest, cookie decorating, and a photo wall. Munch on some delicious pizza and indulge in seasonal apple cider donuts! Beer and hard cider will be served, so make sure to bring your ID if you'd like one of those. This event takes place in Sala de Puerto Rico (W20-202).

Special Seminar: Rewilding the forest microbiome as a natural climate solution

Please join us for a special seminar with Colin Averill, founder and CEO of Funga Earth, who will be discussing "Rewilding the forest microbiome as a natural climate solution." The seminar is in-person at 15 Vassar Street, 48-316.

CEE Graduate Student Seminar Series

Join us for the CEE Graduate Student Seminar Series with Vindula Jayawardana from the Wu Lab, LIDS, and EECS who will be discussing "Mitigating Metropolitan Carbon Emissions with Semi-autonomous Vehicles" and Dat Quoc Ha from the Carstensen Group who will be discussing "Playing video games as a profession - a perspective." This seminar is in 48-316.

Student Stories of Sustainability

Join us for an engaging discussion with students who will share their insight and work on sustainability challenges both at MIT and around the globe. Speaker Sophia Chen ('24, Course 2A and 4B) will give a talk titled "How water is key to women's empowerment." Speaker Runako Gentles ('24, Course 1) will give a talk titled "Helping Jamaica adapt to climate change." This event is in room 1-236 and hosted by MIT Chapter of Chi Epsilon in collaboration with the MIT Office of Sustainability, MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering . Food will be provided.