UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering

From experiencing the impacts of industrial activity in her hometown to developing solutions for cleaner water systems, Citlali Rodriguez is transforming lived experience into purposeful action. 💧⚙️

At UCLA, Citlali found community through SOLES at UCLA, deepening her interest in environmental engineering, and gained hands-on experience through ASCE at UCLA. She is set to graduate in December and will continue her journey in water engineering, driven by a commitment to expanding access to clean water and environmental resources for underserved communities.

Her path reflects the impact of engineering rooted in real community needs. 🌱🌍

Read the full story on Citlali on our website: https://www.cee.ucla.edu/fourth-year-cee-student-citlali-rodriguez-is-using-engineering-to-address-water-equity-and-environmental-challenges/

UCLA CEE Alum Ksh*tija Shah began her journey in Mumbai by starting an environmental protection club at age nine, driven by a belief that clean water should be a right, not a privilege.

At UCLA 🎓, she advanced this passion through research in biochemistry and environmental engineering, studying microbial systems and PFAS “forever chemicals” to better understand how biology can help improve water treatment. 🔬💧

Today, she’s back in Mumbai applying that expertise in industry—working to turn wastewater into a resource and advance more sustainable, circular systems for water, energy, and materials. ♻️⚡🌊

From early advocacy to UCLA research to real-world impact, her work reflects science in service of communities and the planet. 🌏💙

Read more on Ksh*tija on our website: https://www.cee.ucla.edu/how-cee-alumni-ksh*tija-shah-turned-early-environmental-advocacy-into-a-career-in-sustainability/

We are excited to share that Prof. John Wallace has been honored with the Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Board of Direction at the ACI Spring 2026 Concrete Convention. 🏆👏

The award recognizes his exceptional service and leadership, particularly his significant contributions to ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code, and his impact on advancing structural concrete standards within the engineering profession. 🏗️📘

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Wallace on this outstanding achievement and continued dedication to the field of structural engineering. 🎉

Proud to share that Prof. Gaurav Sant has been elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI)—a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding contributions to the concrete industry and ACI. 👏 This distinction is awarded to only a small percentage of ACI members.

The formal recognition was announced at the ACI Spring 2026 Concrete Convention.

A well-deserved achievement highlighting leadership, innovation, and impact in civil and environmental engineering. 🔬🏗️

ASCE at UCLA, in collaboration with the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and CEE Department, had an amazing time welcoming newly admitted and prospective students to the 4th Annual Civil Admit Mixer on April 11th! 🎉

CAM gave future Bruins a fun glimpse into life as a civil engineering student at UCLA, and we can’t wait to welcome many of you to the CEE community this fall 💙💛

At the ASCE Region 9 Awards Luncheon, leaders from across California came together to honor innovation, service, and impact in the field. From transformative projects to dedicated professionals, the event highlighted the powerful role civil engineers play in shaping our communities and future.

A special congratulations to Mahsa Sheykhsoltan, B.S. ’19 CEE, Project Engineer at HNTB, on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Practitioner Advisor Award! 👏 Her commitment to mentorship and service to the UCLA ASCE Student Chapter continues to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Join us in recognizing her incredible achievement!

🚗 Join the UCLA Mobility Lab and the Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles for their new Mobility Seminar Series!

📅 Friday, April 10
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Engineering VI, Mong Learning Center Room 180

Featuring Professor Siqian Shen from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, presenting “Stochastic Optimization and Decision Recommendation with Multi-sourced Information and Unknown Trust.”

Come explore cutting-edge research shaping the future of mobility!💡

Join EERI-SEAOSC for the Friedman Family Visit Event!

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Boelter Hall Penthouse, Room 8500

Featuring Dr. Ezra Jampole of Exponent, presenting his research in earthquake engineering.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect!

Click the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/s2QaSwPZbtBeKtb29

CEE Summer Sessions 2026! Click the links below to register 📚

Course Registration: https://summer.ucla.edu/registration/

Schedule of Classes: https://sa.ucla.edu/ro/public/soc

The American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter at UCLA (ASCE at UCLA), in conjunction with the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department, is hosting its fourth admitted-student event. The CEE Admit Mixer (CAM) is designed to introduce prospective students to UCLA’s CEE program and highlight the technical and professional opportunities available through ASCE at UCLA. Through interactive activities and project demonstrations, attendees will gain insight into the civil engineering student experience and have the opportunity to connect with current students and fellow admits. CAM will take place following Bruin Day on Saturday, April 11, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

For more information regarding this event and registration, please view this link: https://lnkd.in/gXczZ3-F

Check out CEE's Summer Sessions for 2025! 📚

To Enroll and view the Summer Class Schedule, please click the links below:

https://lnkd.in/gqQkt6vh

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