Colorado Stormwater Center project demonstrates attractive options for turf replacement
The Colorado Stormwater Center is providing the resources homeowners need to adapt their landscapes to use less water.
Tag: "Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering"
CSU researchers design model that predicts which buildings will survive wildfire
CSU engineers Hussam Mahmoud and Akshat Chulahwat are employing a method used to analyze disease transmission to predict how wildfire will impact a community.
NSF funds $2 million CSU project aimed at keeping air inside homes healthy
Engineers and social scientists will study how contaminants migrate in and through homes and how human behavior and the home environment intersect to influence overall health.
Stormwater Awareness Week
"This morning, we're joined by Jessica Thrasher from Colorado State University's Stormwater Center, joining us to talk about the importance of stormwater." (Fox31)
Researchers map streamflow alterations to gauge human impact on ecosystems
A study involving Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Ryan Morrison has mapped streamflow alterations across the U.S., providing a wealth of data for determining societal impacts on ecosystems.
Climate change from the ground up: Researchers explore sea level rise impact on building foundations
A new study by Colorado State University civil engineers examines the hidden costs to building foundations due to sea level rise.
New Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty member focused on groundwater sustainability, educating hydrology engineers
New Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Ryan Smith uses technology to peer underground and answer questions about how groundwater supplies are changing and why.
Spring Creek Flood 25 years ago led to a national precipitation network, infrastructure upgrades
CSU atmospheric scientists and civil engineers had a unique role in helping Fort Collins move forward after the Spring Creek Flood, which happened 25 years ago this week.
Tiezheng Tong awarded NSF CAREER to work toward solutions to water scarcity
The Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor will use the National Science Foundation early-career funding to improve membrane desalination, so it can be more effective in providing fresh water.
NSF funds CSU study of windborne debris hazards to improve building performance, urban resilience
Through a grant from the National Science Foundation, Colorado State University researchers will work to understand and predict debris hazards from hurricane-force winds to improve buildings and make cities more resilient.