Michigan Tech Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

Michigan Tech Concrete Canoe has been selected as one of the eight recipients of a $1,000 scholarship from the National Precast Concrete Association's (NPCA) Concrete Canoe Scholarship Program! 🎉 Out of 47 applicants, our team's dedication and innovation have been recognized. Thank you, NPCA, for supporting our journey to advance precast concrete knowledge and engineering excellence! 🛶💡 #ConcreteCanoe #EngineeringExcellence #PrecastConcrete #MichiganTech #MTU #HuskiesLead #CivilEngineering #Innovation #ScholarshipWinners #NPCA

Join us in celebrating teaching excellence! A heartfelt congratulations to Libia Hazra, Sepehr Mohammadi, and Kipkorir Yano on receiving the Fall 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award for the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering! Their dedication and outstanding work as GTAs is appreciated. Let’s celebrate their achievements and thank them for their remarkable contributions! #TeachingExcellence #EngineeringEducation #Congratulations #CivilEngineering #HuskyPride

Congratulations to Abdolmajid Erfani on leading this impactful research project funded by a $450,000 grant from the National Academy of Science - National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)! 🚧📚 The project, "NCHRP 19-24: A Guide for Implementing Price Adjustment Clauses to Balance Risk Sharing in Construction Projects," aims to empower state DOTs with resources and tools to effectively manage price fluctuations in highway construction projects. 🌉📊 This 30-month initiative will pave the way for smarter risk management and more resilient infrastructure planning. 🛣️💡 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8TSCuYW #CivilEngineering #TransportationInnovation #RiskManagement #InfrastructureDevelopment #ResearchImpact #PriceAdjustmentClauses #HighwayConstruction #SustainableInfrastructure #NASFunding #ConstructionEngineering

The Associate Dean for Graduate & Online Education (ADG) in the College of Engineering is a key member of the college leadership team and reports directly to the Dean. The ADG is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of all graduate programs in the college, including on-campus and online master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs. The Associate Dean works with the Dean, Chairs, Faculty, Graduate School, and Global Campus to develop and implement new initiatives to grow graduate enrollment, increase graduate student professional development and success, and establish new graduate degree programs in engineering. https://lnkd.in/gXmDfgfW

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Abdolmajid Erfani has been appointed to the editorial board of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Journal of Management in Engineering (JME)! 🎉 JME stands out as a premier publication in the field, with the highest impact factor and cite score among ASCE journals. This role reflects Dr. Erfani's dedication and expertise in management and engineering within civil engineering. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #CivilEngineering #ASCE #JournalOfManagementInEngineering #EngineeringExcellence #AcademicLeadership #ResearchImpact #ManagementAndEngineering

On Tuesday, October 22, students and faculty from both Michigan Technological University and Northern Michigan University joined local contractors and construction professionals for the highly attended U.P. Student/Constructor Awareness Night (SCAN Night), organized by Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Students had the opportunity to tour the East Hall Dorm project and the Lambda Chi Alpha house restoration. A big thank you to U.P. Engineers and Architects, Gundlach Champion, Inc., Closner Construction and Sales, Inc., Walbridge, Hardman Construction Inc, and many others for their participation! Special thanks to Michigan Tech faculty Andrea Andres, Jen Miller, and Kris Mattila for joining us and supporting future construction leaders. For over 40 years, AGC Michigan has connected civil engineering and construction management students with industry professionals, providing insight, inspiration, and guidance for successful careers in construction. Let's keep building the future together! #SCANNight2024 #AGC #ConstructionCareers #CivilEngineering #BuildingTheFuture Michigan Tech College of Business

📢 The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering hosted its first-ever CEGE Research Forum on Monday, October 14, 2024! 🎉 Graduate students showcased their research, with prizes awarded to the top 3 presentations. 🏆👏 Congratulations to Kwadwo Boateng for placing 1st, Tamim Adnan 2nd, and Kipikor Yano 3rd! 🎖️🎖️🎖️ A special thanks to our GSG representatives for organizing this fantastic event and to Dr. Brian Barkdoll, Dr. Jae Sung Kim, and Dr. Andrew Swartz for judging the competition. We look forward to seeing even more innovative work in the future! 🌟 #ResearchExcellence #CEGE #GraduateResearch #MTU

NOAA's Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program and Ocean Acidification Program mentioned Noel Urban in stories about a new $3 million initiative to optimize ocean carbon observing systems. Urban is the principal investigator for a project focused on measuring and modeling processes that control pH in the Laurentian Great Lakes, to improve understanding of the region’s carbon system and potential for acidification. #OceanScience #ClimateAction #GreatLakesResearch #Sustainability #CarbonCycle #EnvironmentalScience #OceanAcidification #NOAA #ClimateResearch #WaterQuality #pHMonitoring #EcosystemHealth #CarbonObserving #ResearchInnovation #michigantechresearch

🌍 Exciting Research Opportunity at Michigan Technological University! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that this Friday, October 11, Michigan Tech will host the NSF Mobile Atmospheric Research Laboratory! The SSEC Portable Atmospheric Research Center (SPARC) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be stationed near the Husky Statue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This visit is part of the NSF-funded project “Lake Induced Trapping of Emissions Along the Superior Coast” (LITESC), focusing on the atmospheric boundary layer and its effects on air quality in the Keweenaw region. Join us for an engaging tour where you can: 🔬 Explore advanced scientific instruments used for atmospheric data collection 👥 Meet the research team, including Professor Judith Perlinger, Assistant Professor Shawn Brueshaber, and Postdoctoral Scholar Sandeep Chaudhry 📚 Learn about ongoing NSF and EPA projects studying air quality This is a fantastic opportunity for students, faculty, and community members to engage with cutting-edge atmospheric science. We look forward to seeing you there! 📍 Location: Near the Husky Statue ⏰ Time: Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. #NSFResearch #MichiganTech #AtmosphericScience #LITESC #AirQuality #ResearchOpportunities #STEM #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/gsaAKg_Q

🌟 Honored to Welcome 2024-2025 AEESP Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Lynn Katz! 🌟 The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering was thrilled to host Dr. Lynn Katz, Hussein M. Alharthy Centennial Chair in Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and Director of the Center for Water and the Environment. Dr. Katz presented an insightful lecture titled "Translating Molecular Science to Practical Application in Natural Systems and Engineered Processes," sharing her extensive water treatment and environmental engineering expertise. With 30+ years of experience, Dr. Katz’s research is shaping innovative solutions for the fate and transport of contaminants and advancing water treatment technologies, particularly for underserved communities. In addition to her impactful research, Dr. Katz has been a dedicated leader at UT Austin, promoting faculty gender equity and serving in key leadership roles. A huge thank you to Dr. Katz for inspiring us with her expertise and leadership! 🙌 #EngineeringLeadership #AEESP #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #CivilEngineering