New model quantifies communities’ vulnerability to the spread of fire
The model could add to the strategic toolbox that protects lives and livelihoods from destructive fires.
Tag: "Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering"
New study provides guidelines for more effective waste management
A new study by Colorado State University researchers could lead to more effective landfill-based management of varied waste streams.
Inside out: Household energy transition in Beijing impacts air pollution
Ellison Carter is conducting a study to learn more about the impacts of air pollution from household use of solid fuels in rural regions of Beijing, China.
Civil engineering alumnus building community through entrepreneurship
Keith Meyer, president of Ditesco, received the 2017 Civil Engineering Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Can we drink rain? Researchers take a look
Sybil Sharvelle, an environmental engineer at Colorado State University, is one researcher trying to determine if rainwater is safe to drink.
Borch and Fisher honored at Celebrate! CSU
Each year, Colorado State University celebrates the teaching, research and service achievements of Colorado State University students, alumni and friends, academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff. This year, Thomas Borch and Ellen Fisher, two of our outstanding professors were honored for the work that they have done here at CSU.
Resilience planning center to host community recovery webinar
On Thursday, May 3, 9-11 a.m., learn more about the NIST-funded Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning and how the Center’s research is progressing to models of community recovery and to field studies.
E-Days preview: Mending a mud problem at the Baca County Fair
A Senior Design team in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is redesigning the rodeo arena at the Baca County Fair, implementing updated drainage and facilities.
For high school girls, a day in the life of CSU engineering
27 high school girls got to live a day in an engineering student’s shoes for Stick with SWE, a Society of Women Engineers (SWE) event.
In memory: Norman Evans
Norm Evans' distinguished career in agricultural engineering spanned more than 40 years. He retired as professor emeritus, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University.