USC Civil and Environmental Engineering

Why Engineering?
Jared Blazek, '26, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Hometown: Kingston, New York

“'Never accept the world as it appears to be. Dare to see it for what it can be.'

This is probably one of the most influential quotes I’ve heard in my life, and I believe it applies perfectly to what it means to be an engineer or computing professional. Society is continually evolving, always seeking ways to enhance life. Simply put, progress demands change, and engineers and computing professionals help spearhead that change.

Whether creating innovative designs or the relentless pursuit of solutions to the most difficult problems, the legacy we create will last generations and improve the lives of millions more."

Why Engineering?
Jack Mesaric '27, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina

"I chose to pursue a career in civil engineering because of my strong passion for design, structures and problem-solving. From a young age, I was fascinated by buildings and enjoyed learning about and drawing various architectural styles, which ultimately led me to civil engineering. As I explored the field further, I became excited by the endless opportunities it offers and the amazing career paths available, which has reinforced my decision to pursue a future as a civil engineer."

Let’s cheer on our Gamecock band and our 64 MCEC students at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Comment what state you’ll be cheering from below.

Welcome to New York, Gamecock Nation 🗽 Your Mighty Sound of the Southeast is HERE!

One of our own alumni.

A Good Feeling Civil engineering graduate Deepal Eliatamby left Sri Lanka to find opportunity and freedom. He found it at USC and is now paying it forward.

The $30 million investment by alumnus Alex Molinaroli and his wife, Kristin Ihle Molinaroli, will be used to establish the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing as a leading educational and research institution and a driving force behind South Carolina’s economic growth. https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/usc-engineering-computing-college-named-for-alex-molinaroli-family.php

Our final Senior Design Group, Swamp Consultants, Student Members: Aaron Barbone, Kiune Fletcher, Vena Mohanassoundaram, Oru-Ntui Nkiri, Sydney Rabon and Lylie Wilkie. Project: S-87 RBO Padgetts Creek.

Senior Design, Group 5 presented April 26 with Project: CSX Bridge at MP A 259.80. Group name: Subpar Engineering with student members: Nicholas Corbin, Luke Groth, Caroline Pitalo, Wallace Wu, Grant Zban.

A little late in posting our last 3 Student groups for spring 2024. Group 4 presented April 25. Project: Joe Jeffords Highway Improvement. Student Group is Fast & Furious Engineering. Student Members: Chad Daniels, Jacob Guida, Daniel Huichapa, BJ McKnight, Sydney Wallace and Aidan Wisler.

Senior Design, spring 2024, 3rd group: The Bridge Brigade, Project: SC 72 RBO CSX Railroad. Students: Chris Benson, Caleb Bowers, Hunter Shealy, Hana Shurafa, Riley Kozemko, Jack van Vliet.

Senior Design, spring 2024, second group: Tread Consulting, Project: Gateway Tire Facility. Students: Michael Piperno, Nicholas Pirrotta, Jacob Ray, Ethan Schlegel, Jacob Todd and Mason Vazzana.