CSU Civil and Environmental Engineering

🌟 Today, we're continuing to celebrate the exceptional Colorado Water Fellows, CSU Cohort, this time from CSU's College of Engineering! 📸 #2: Aleah Hahn, EIT was raised on the shores of Lake Michigan, sparking a passion for the human-water interface. After completing undergraduate schooling at Michigan State University, she moved to Oregon to complete a master's degree studying the effects of river restoration on juvenile salmon at Oregon State University in Marine Resource Management. Currently, Aleah is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Colorado State University under the guidance of Dr. Ryan Morrison and Dr. Ellen Wohl. Her research views rivers as a coupled human riverscape, with a particular focus on hydraulics through log jams to improve floodplain connectivity. Her passion for water extends beyond school as she is an active member of the Larimer County Dive and Rescue Team. 📸 #3: Gabriella Lockey is a senior civil engineering student at Colorado State University, pursuing a certificate in entrepreneurship. Their passion lies in water resources, accessibility, and sustainable infrastructure. She has conducted research on rivers and dams in the CSU Hydraulics Lab and is currently working on stormwater projects addressing flood mitigation in Fort Collins. She looks forward to pursuing graduate studies in coastal engineering to continue expanding their expertise in protecting and preserving ecosystems. 📸 #4: Nay Win Myint is a dedicated civil engineer with extensive experience in water supply, sanitation, and project management. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, focusing on water resources planning and management at Colorado State University. Prior to this, Nay Win worked with an international NGO, leading projects to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions for marginalized communities in Myanmar. During the summer, he participated in the Colorado Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship as a legislative intern, working alongside Senators Chris Hansen and Cleave Simpson to develop a policy on groundwater monitoring for heavy metals in the San Luis Valley.

Happy 2025 from all of us! Cheers to a new year full of inspiration and innovation! 🥂

At Reclamation, environmental stewardship is more than a responsibility – it’s a passion! We’re working hard to protect and preserve our natural resources while delivering water and power to communities across the West. From restoring wetlands to supporting endangered species, we’re taking steps to ensure a healthy environment for future generations. Whether it's rehabilitating rivers, planting native vegetation, or creating wildlife habitats, we're doing our part to keep ecosystems thriving. Water might be our game, but sustainability is our goal. Together, we can make a difference for our planet and its incredible wildlife! #EnvironmentalStewardship #ConservationInAction #WildlifeProtection #Sustainability #ReclamationCares Interested in joining our team? Click the link below to find the right job for you! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVAehr7M

Did you know a CSU environmental engineer led COVID-19 wastewater testing for over 60% of Colorado's population during the pandemic? 🤯 Even with a background in molecular and cell biology, Prof. Susan De Long did not fathom what we were all about to experience when a global pandemic was declared in 2020. But, that didn't stop her from establishing a lab on campus to monitor wastewater for spikes in the disease-causing pathogens. What started as an effort to provide COVID-19 monitoring on campus and in Fort Collins ended up helping more than half of the state better predict and respond to increases in infection in communities. Listen to De Long's interview in "Ram Stories: The CSU COVID-19 Oral History Project" and read more about her team's game-changing wastewater sampling prototype at: https://lnkd.in/gVkZy7nc CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering #engineering #environmentalengineering #COVID #COVID19 #womeninengineering

We're still beaming with pride for our newest Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates!! Thank you to all who celebrated with us before the ceremony - stay in touch! Shannon Miller | Pinar Omur-Ozbek | Dan Baker | Nicole Ellison | CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Congratulations to our graduate students earning their degrees today! #engineering #civilengineering #environmentalengineering #geotechnicalengineering #coloradostateuniversity Colorado State University CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Colorado State University Graduate School Neil Grigg Timothy K Gates

And the winners of the 2024 Ram Pump Design Challenge are...... Kaitlyn Blair, Isaac Bullock, Carter Caines, and Abby Dall - CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM! These four environmental engineering seniors achieved an efficiency of 63.5% (the all-time record is 72.5%). Students in Prof. Jeff Niemann's CIVE 525 Water Engineering for International Development designed functional hydraulic pumps that do not need an external power source like electricity - especially useful in areas where resources are scarce. The annual Ram Pump contest challenges students to maximize energy efficiency and reduce water waste in their designs. Great job by all teams!

Wrapping up my first-semester teaching CSU Civil and Environmental Engineering with excellent group presentations! So proud of my amazing students for their hard work and curiosity. I hope this class sparked their interest in the fascinating world of sediment transport. Stay hungry, stay foolish, and keep learning! 🌊💡🚀 #SedimentTransport #Teaching

HAPPY LAST DAY OF CLASSES!!!!! Before you start studying for finals (or napping😴), take a minute to nominate your favorite engineering professors for the Best Teacher award!! Bonus points: Share this post and give your favorite CEE professors a shoutout! Nominations are due December 13 at: https://lnkd.in/gRAMXjkg CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

🌟 OWSI Empowering Women in STEAM at CSU Spur 🌟 Thrilled to host the Denver East High School women in STEAM at the Water TAP and CSU Spur today! OWSI’s public engagement and outreach activities inspire the next generation to innovate, create, and lead. The future is STEAM-powered, and women are an unstoppable force! 🚀 Why it matters: Diversity drives innovation, and when women are at the table, the solutions we create are more inclusive and groundbreaking. 🎨 How you can help: - Mentor: Support a young woman exploring her STEAM dreams. - Share Resources: Highlight scholarships, events, and opportunities for women in STEAM fields. - Champion Representation: Celebrate women’s achievements in STEAM and advocate for gender equity.