In memory: Jorge Alberto Ramírez
Jorge Alberto Ramírez, professor of Civil Engineering at Colorado State University, died on Friday, March 28, in Fort Collins, surrounded by family.
Tag: "Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering"
Catastrophe 'a matter of time': Spring brings more fears for Missouri River flooding
A USA Today Network analysis of Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River basin records found at least 144 levee systems haven’t been fully repaired and that only 231 show an inspection date.
The flow must go on: Facilities Management keeps campus water safe
Engineering alums with CSU Facilities are tasked with keeping high-quality drinking water available during the COVID-19 pandemic, while most buildings are sparsely populated or completely unoccupied.
Hydrology Days moves online April 13-14
The annual American Geophysical Union Hydrology Days – a gathering of interdisciplinary leaders and presentation of emerging research in water studies – has been moved online as a webinar April 13-14, 2020.
Volunteer recounts being part of global Peace Corps evacuation
CSU Civil Engineering alumnus and volunteer Steve Vanderleest is now in Grand Junction from Cajabamba, Peru, after the first- ever total evacuation by the Peace Corps of all its volunteers around the world (Grand Junction Sentinel).
Hydrology Days’ 40th anniversary builds on CSU legacy of excellence in water-related studies
AGU and CSU present the 40th edition of Hydrology Days, April 13-15, featuring prominent invited speakers, major awards in the field and increased student involvement.
A Mini Mississippi River May Help Save Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast
CSU civil engineering alumnus Dan Gessler of Alden Research Laboratory is working on a model of an ambitious project to rebuild Louisiana’s vanishing coast, which is rapidly being lost to rising seas and sinking land (New York Times).
Interactive NCAR exhibit on climate change in Scott Bioengineering through March 12
The college and NCAR will also host a panel March 3 featuring some of the top climate scientists in the field. Registration is required for the event.
NIST renews $20 million partnership with CSU community resilience center of excellence
The renewal will extend the work of the Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning for another five years.
Tiezheng Tong recognized for cutting-edge membrane research for water sustainability
Civil engineering professor Tiezheng Tong will be recognized by the North America Membrane Society with the Young Membrane Scientist Award in May.