Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USC is at the forefront of research and education on intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. Our cutting-edge research aims to discover knowledge and provide practical solutions to societal challenges. Our educational programs aim to train the engineers of the future; engineers capable of designing innovative solutions with far-reaching societal impact.

Department Highlights

CEC faculty recognized for outstanding contributions to the South Carolina engineering community

Two Civil and Environmental Engineering professors were recently honored by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Civil engineering graduate student earns prestigious scholarship

Neve Steger was recently awarded the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship from the Environmental Research & Education Foundation to help support her research related to sustainable solid waste management.

Managing sediment and water

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Enrica Viparelli and her colleagues study how natural systems behave and evolve, and how humans impact these systems. Their research includes methods for improving water resource engineering practices.

USC engineers work to improve earthquake-safe design

Civil and environmental engineering researchers examine soil behavior for best practices in building earthquake-resistant structures in South Carolina.

Erfan Goharian receives prestigious NSF CAREER award

Over the next five years, Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Erfan Goharian will study the use of artificial intelligence and novel technologies in flood prediction and modeling.

New minor focuses on sustainable engineering

A new minor introduced this semester within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will help prepare students for a career in sustainable environmental fields.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Last Day of Classes

Ongoing through Friday, Dec. 8, 2023

Reading Day

Ongoing through Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)

Ongoing through Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)

Ongoing through Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)

Ongoing through Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

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