Past Events

Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series: Tropical Forests and Environmental Change: Insights from Long-Term Phenology and Large-Scale Experiments in the Amazon

Please join us for the Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series with researcher Izabela Fonseca Aleixo from the National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA), Brazil. This seminar is in person at 15 Vassar Street, 48-316.

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CEE Admissions Info Session

Learn to solve the toughest global scale problems facing our planet, society, and infrastructure with a graduate degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Join us for our graduate admissions webinar to learn more about the degree programs offered in CEE.

Cambridge Science Festival

A family-friendly science extravaganza, Carnival is a beloved yearly highlight of the Cambridge STEAM calendar! Over 100 activity booths, demonstrations, live music, and installations, including the ever-popular Robot Petting Zoo, come together for one day. Carnival is a STEAM-themed adventure playground for inquisitive visitors of all ages. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate our diverse, creative community together!

Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series: TBD

Please join us for the Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series. This seminar is in person at 15 Vassar Street, 48-316.

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.

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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Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series: Science-informed climate interventions: A case study on decarbonization of marine shipping

Please join us for the Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory Seminar Series with Professor Andrew Babbin from MIT. This seminar is in person at 15 Vassar Street, 48-316.

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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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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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“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.