UW-Madison Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Steel Bridge team at UW-Madison placed 30th in the nation this year and is aiming for the national title in 2027!

May 23rd marked their first appearance at nationals in seven years. The team competed with a 23-foot-long bridge made of prefabricated members assembled in timed construction, and put it to the test under a load of 2500 lbs.

The team is hoping to keep this momentum into next year, and they're fundraising through June 30th to support their national-title aspirations: https://jumpstart.supportuw.org/campaign/steel-bridge-team/

Ziyan Wu graduated this spring, but the impact of her mentorship on campus will endure for years to come. As one of 10 UW-Madison award winners for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities, Ziyan is celebrated for helping students connect and apply their knowledge to research.

Congratulations, Ziyan! https://news.wisc.edu/going-above-and-beyond-to-help-students-succeed/

Six graduate students from our department and one affiliated faculty member were among those recognized. Congratulations and keep up the good work, everyone!

College recognizes graduate mentoring excellence - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison The College of Engineering recognized 25 faculty, postdocs and graduate student mentors at the second annual Graduate Student Mentoring Awards reception on May 14, 2026. The awards recognize faculty, postdocs...

The results are in and we're excited to share that our first Graduate Student Awards project was well received!

🔴 132 entries received
⚫ 48 graduate students nominated
🔴 79 nominators including faculty, staff, and students
⚫ 57 academic and professional milestones highlighted
🔴 19 awards presented

Congratulations to everyone involved with this effort from the graduate students nominated for an award or milestone to the Graduate Student Committee for organizing--we couldn't be more proud of your achievements!

CEE launches graduate student awards to honor achievements and celebrate excellence - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison The Graduate Student Council for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) established a new annual awards event this spring to recognize graduate students and honor major milestones of...

It was a joy and honor to connect with our newest alumni and their guests on Saturday!

Over 120 Badger engineers graduated from our department. With knowledge and skills spanning civil, environmental, and geological engineering as well as environmental chemistry and technology, these Badgers are ready to support public and environmental good locally, nationally, and beyond.

On, Wisconsin! 🎓❤️🖤

Thirteen students from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are participating in the 2026 ELECTRI International Challenge (ECIC)!

The team spans all levels of progression from freshman through senior with participation from both engineering and non-engineering majors. Awad Hanna, Alexa Rademacher, and Veronica Morse are guiding the group.

Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge offers full project life-cycle experience for undergrads - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison A team of thirteen students from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Student Chapter at University of Wisconsin-Madison are participating in the 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC). This year’s...

Day of the Badger is here! Please join us in celebrating our community through the power of collective giving. Together, we will spark energy and excitement with hands-on learning and professional development opportunities for students and upgrades to labs in Engineering Hall!

If we receive 50 gifts of $50 or more during Day of the Badger, Kate Martin, BSCEE '77, will donate an extra $1,000. Thank you, Kate!

To learn more or donate, visit: https://dayofthebadger.org/campaign/civil-environmental-engineering/

Take a glimpse inside the lab with PhD candidate Osman Carrillo Soto, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, and Jose Pincheira! The team is studying the use of steel fibers in reinforced concrete structural walls subjected to seismic loading, and the test results are encouraging.

Special thanks to Lab Manger Jacob Zeuske and Ella Thomas, undergraduate reseacher, for their collaboration and support during the experimental phase of this project.

Seismic Loading of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Walls This video shows seismic testing of a steel fiber-reinforced concrete wall at the Jun and Sandy Lee Wisconsin Structures and Materials Testing Laboratory at ...

This week is extra special--it's Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Over 130 graduate students bring diverse talent and perspectives from around the world to our department and the Badger engineering community. We're grateful for their contributions on campus, online, and everywhere in between, and we are honored to be a part of their story.

Among the many grad students making their mark on campus are the members of our Graduate Student Council. Their efforts have led to new events and initiatives, including the first annual CEE Department Graduate Student Awards. Photos and details of the event will be shared in early May, so stay tuned!

Registration is open for our 29th Annual Golf Outing! Join us for great company, fall colors, and fundraising on October 9 to support the next generation of Badger engineers. For details and registration visit: https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cee-golf-outing/