Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Interested in Geotechnical Engineering, $2,500 and research? The Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Geotechnical Engineering is open to all first and second-year Civil, Architectural, or Environmental Engineering undergraduate students! To apply, students should submit both a resume and a one-page (maximum; single-spaced, 12-point font with 1” margins) statement that addresses the following: ???? Specific career interest(s) ?? A summary of why they are interested in research ?? How they believe that participating in research will impact their academic and professional career ???? Areas of research and/or faculty members they are interested in working with (applicants are encouraged to talk to faculty members about their interests) The application deadline is April 15 at 5 p.m. Send all submissions to Prof. Alexandra Clarà Saracho, Ph.D. ([email protected]) with the following subject line: URF2025-[Name]-[Last Name]. Please attend the information session about this opportunity on Wednesday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in ECJ 1.322. Questions? Reach out to Alexandra Clarà Saracho, Ph.D. ?? ——— Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

From developing solar-powered water filtration systems for rural villages to producing water safety materials, Texas Engineers embody the significance of #WorldWaterDay and innovation ?? Access to clean water is challenging for many parts of the world, but Texas Engineers are tackling this issue through our International Engineering Education (IEE) program. One standout initiative is led by Manish Kumar, professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, who takes students to Kenya for a Maymester course focused on designing solar-powered water filtration systems. This project provides clean water solutions for rural communities and equips future engineers with real-world problem-solving skills. Quench your thirst for knowledge and read more here: https://lnkd.in/gTrMqMVm ——— The University of Texas at Austin | GivePower

See what our Texas Engineers are doing as we take a closer look at CE 374U, Urban Stormwater within our classroom feature series! ?? Watch how engineering helps us plan for big storms, explore some modeling tools for both hydraulics and hydrology and learn what it takes to manage urban water quality while considering sustainability. ——— Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin | The University of Texas at Austin

How does it feel to be selected for one of the highest honors in your field, in this case, membership in the National Academy of Engineering? Hear it straight from the honorees themselves! Tune in and help us congratulate these two! ?? Learn more about these two Texas Engineers: https://lnkd.in/gCetbBWH ——— Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering | Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin | Ellen Rathje | Dale Klein | The University of Texas at Austin

Flying in for #SXSW this weekend? You're not alone. It's one of the busiest air traffic times of the year in Austin, and a great time to think about the role air travel plays in the global push to reduce emissions. Kara Kockelman, professor in the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, will participate in a panel discussion, "Path to Net-Zero 2050: Blue Skies or a Bumpy Flight?" joining experts from the airline industry to examine opportunities and roadblocks to sustainable aviation. We'll see y'all there! ?? ——— Chris Sipos | Cesar Pereira | SXSW | United Airlines

We are thrilled to share that two of our outstanding junior faculty, Berkin D?rtdivanl?o?lu and Javad Mohammadi, have received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award! Their dedication to pioneering research and education continues to push the boundaries of innovation. With their awards, the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering now has eight assistant professors holding NSF CAREER Awards — an unprecedented achievement. Please help us congratulate Berkin and Javad!

What energy at last Friday’s Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Poster Session. Pictured here are some from Leite Lab Chih-Shen Cheng, Emmanuel Pozzer, and Sean Murphy, PE

?? Huge congratulations to our own Dr. Ellen Rathje and Dr. Jim Wiethorn! Their innovative work continues to shape the future of engineering, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Industry Open House is back for Spring 2025! We know y'all are excited, so mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 12th! Please register with our link below for ?exclusive? access to free ice cream and coffee at the event. We hope to see y'all there!??♀?????♂? https://lnkd.in/gsxAi3zd

The classroom is not confined to just four walls - sometimes it involves assembling four new ones! Our lab took part in assembling a modular house graciously donated by ROKiT homes this past week. Graduate and undergraduate students in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering got valuable hands-on experience, and we look forward to seeing how this 'living lab' can be used in our research (specifically for #affordablehousing). Thanks Marianne Saab for this cool video showcasing this activity! Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin #whatstartshere #modularconstruction #housing #hookem