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Course 1-12 major, Lauren Aguilar finds her path to energy systems

April 5, 2024 | Undergraduate Spotlight | Stephanie Martinovich

Lauren Aguilar knew she wanted to study energy systems at MIT but before course 1-12 Climate System Science and Engineering became a new undergraduate major, she didn’t see an obvious path to study the systems aspects […]

Characterizing social networks

April 2, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

A new method to measure homophily in large group interactions offers insights into how groups might interact in the future. […]

With a new experimental technique, MIT engineers probe the mechanisms of landslides and earthquakes

March 25, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail. […]

Ananda Santos Figueiredo sitting at a table with her face resting on her hand.

Course 1-12 major Ananda Santos Figueiredo pivots from astrophysics to climate change

March 22, 2024 | Undergraduate Spotlight | Stephanie Martinovich

Born and raised in northeastern Brazil, Ananda Santos Figueiredo came to MIT to study astrophysics. She always had a fascination with astronomy and astrophysics. She appreciates using theoretical thinking and complex problem-solving skills when studying the […]

A new way to quantify climate change impacts: “Outdoor days”

March 22, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities. […]

Lessons from Fukushima: Prepare for the unlikely

March 21, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

An analysis of the 2011 nuclear accident reveals a need for more preparation, training, and protocols for responding to low-probability accidents. […]

Justin Cole sitting in front of a whiteboard with equations written on it.

Course 1-12 major Justin Cole pivots from military service to climate crisis

March 15, 2024 | Undergraduate Spotlight | Stephanie Martinovich

Justin Cole served in the Air Force for nine years operating GPS satellites and defensive space systems. Over the course of his service, he had a front row seat to our changing climate. From helping with […]

Study finds lands used for grazing can worsen or help climate change

March 15, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Too much livestock on a given amount of land can lead to carbon losses, but appropriate numbers can actually help sequester the carbon. […]

Annual CEE Research Day showcases research across the department

March 6, 2024 | News | Callie Ayoub

The MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering held its 12th annual Research Day event on Monday, February 26. Hosted by Associate Professor Benedetto Marelli and Assistant Professor Darcy McRose, the event brought members of the […]

First-year MIT students gain hands-on research experience in supportive peer community

March 1, 2024 | MIT News | Callie Ayoub

Mini-UROP program connects first-years with graduate students and postdocs for enriched learning. […]

Explained: Carbon credits

February 28, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Can carbon trading systems reduce global emissions, or are they little more than greenwashing? Clear, enforceable standards may make the difference. […]

Forest Bathing & Other Lessons from Fieldwork in Hawaiʻi

February 27, 2024 | TREX | CEE Chief Editor

The soil is rocky under my feet, the soft crunch-crunch often the only thing keeping me from my thoughts. Prof. Dave Des Marais said the first three miles would be more tranquil, but, given that my […]

New AI model could streamline operations in a robotic warehouse

February 27, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

By breaking an intractable problem into smaller chunks, a deep-learning technique identifies the optimal areas for thinning out traffic in a warehouse. […]

2023-25 MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Engineering Excellence cohort announced

February 23, 2024 | MIT News | CEE Chief Editor

Thirteen postdocs join program that emphasizes community and prioritizes professional development. […]

MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering announces faculty promotions

February 20, 2024 | News | Callie Ayoub

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions: Josephine Carstensen has been promoted to Associate Professor without Tenure effective July 1, 2024. Professor Carstensen received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. […]