OU Civil Engineering and Environmental Science

Join us for the OU Distinguished Water Lecture Series!

Dr. Ana Barros at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will highlight findings from a flood study conducted during the passage of Hurricane Helene and explore the practical challenges of improving flash flood forecasting in the future.

📅 Wednesday, November 5
⏰ 7 to 8 p.m.
📍 Zoom
https://link.ou.edu/3LlloQQ
Meeting ID: 965 4055 5830
Passcode: 66093946

The OU WaTER Center invites you to join the OU International WaTER Colloquium on Global Sustainability of Groundwater Resources. Please use the QR code below to RSVP.

Gallogly College of Engineering and Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy Launches Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory to Advance Transportation Research and Innovation

The Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) and Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy (MCEE) of the University of Oklahoma (OU) proudly announces the opening of its new Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory, cutting-edge research and testing facility designed to support advancements in asphalt emulsion and pavement preservation research and innovations. Initiated with a generous donation of more than $45,000 from Sripath® Technologies, LLC, a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative asphalt products, the lab has procured equipment for asphalt emulsion production and testing. Additional facilities for pavement preservation applications are currently being acquired. Housed within the Asphalt Binder Laboratory in Sarkeys Energy Center, this new laboratory will serve as a hub for innovation in asphalt emulsion technologies, offering state, regional, and national stakeholders access to critical testing, training, and research services.

On May 15, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan (president) and Deepak Madan (Chief Operating Officer) from Sripath® Technologies, LLC, visited this newly established lab and met with OU faculties, officials and students. Dr. Srinivasan mentioned that “Sripath thrives on the challenge of confronting long-standing issues facing the asphalt industry, and then engineering additive solutions through research, innovation, and testing.” He also highlighted Sripath’s long-standing relationships with university partners and emphasized the importance of building a strong and productive collaboration with OU. Dr. Syed Ashik Ali, the Asphalt Emulsion Lead at OU, said “Our goal is to lead the way in pavement preservation and environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions. The Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory will play a vital role in enhancing the longevity and sustainability of our roadways.” Dr. Musharraf Zaman, Director of Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC), noted “With an unprecedented need for increased infrastructure durability, Sripath’s investment in this lab will allow OU researchers to find innovative, cost-effective, and readily implementable solutions. We are excited about the opportunity for enhancing partnership with the industry and addressing the unique environmental challenges faced by the pavement infrastructure in the southern plains’ region.”

The facility will support ongoing partnerships with state agencies, local municipalities, and industry leaders. It will also provide hands-on learning opportunities for students, preparing the next generation of transportation professionals with real-world skills in asphalt materials testing and evaluation.

CEES Environmental Science and Environment Engineering capstone students presented their final products exploring “Conceptual Designs of Water Supply, Treatment, and Reuse Options for a Sustainable Integrated Resort Complex” to a packed house at the Seminole State College Haney Center on Tuesday April 29th. Attendees included dignitaries from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, City of Seminole, Maple Leaf Resorts, and the Environmental Engineering and Science Advisory Board, along with local landowners and other interested parties. Landscape Architecture students also presented their designs. Their work made the front page of the Sunday, May 4th edition of the Seminole Producer.

‼️💧‼️ T-MINUS ONE WEEK UNTIL OU WATER DAY ‼️💧‼️

OU Engineering invites graduate students to share their research with faculty, staff, and fellow students at our Graduate Student Research Fair at 10AM on June 17 in REPF 200. Register to present a poster online by 6/10: https://bit.ly/4aDojv0. There will be light refreshments.

Asphalt is a material that impacts all of us. It's great to see our students learning more about how to improve the mix that is foundational to our roadways.
https://bit.ly/3yE7NxH

OU Students Compete in Asphalt Competition Two teams of University of Oklahoma students recently competed in the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Asphalt competition.

Introducing OUEngineering - a new one-stop destination for making connections. Whether you're a current student, recent grad, or lifetime member of the OU Engineering community, we all share a common affinity for this great college. Joining OUEngineering will provide you with unique job opportunities, career support, a chance to mentor or seek mentorship, and countless resources all available to you here, in one place.

View Dean Klier's video invitation: https://bit.ly/3wWK3UP
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Jason Vogel's expertise was cited in an OU Daily story about problems caused by stormwater flooding together with environmentally friendly solutions that benefit residents in the City of Norman.
https://bit.ly/4anBTCJ

Robert Nairn, professor in the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science and director of the Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds, or CREW, will join the inaugural writing team of the First National Nature Assessment, a component of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Drawing upon the expertise of federal, state and local governments, academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector, the assessment seeks to provide a holistic perspective on the state of the nation's ecosystems. Nairn will help author the chapter on “Nature and the Safety and Security of the United States.”

We are looking forward to honoring our Class of 2024 graduates tonight at 7:30PM at the Lloyd Noble Center! Please be aware that this event has a clear bag policy in place - scroll through the photos to learn more.

Can't join us in Norman? Watch the livestream here: https://link.ou.edu/may-2024-ceremony-9-livestream