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Student Profile: Noah Kimmes (GeoE, May 2014)
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"When I found the UMN Geoengineering program I found a way to put my abilities and my passion, geology, into real world applications.”
"The Order of the Engineer is a solemn obligation to serve humanity by making the best use of earth's precious wealth."
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In 2013, the University received some steel from the collapsed I-35W Bridge, which the Department of Civil Engineering fashioned into an oversized Order of the Engineer ring.
Nancy Daubenberger: Bridging Her Way to Success
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“I think bridges are a lot of fun! I emphasized in structures within Civil Engineering because of the challenges they present. Transportation has an impact on so many people; I felt I could make a big impact working in that field.”
Q&A with Professor Efi Foufoula-Georgiou
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One challenge is catching up with this globetrotting, dynamic leader; another is keeping up with her as she talks about her research. She talks fast, and is efficient and decisive, which gives some clue about how she can do all she does.
Student Profile: Steven Borntrager (CivE, 2013)
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Steven came back to school after a career in the United States Air Force. He completed preliminary coursework at Inver Hills Community College, and then transferred to UMN.
Fairhurst to Receive Medal from French Légion d'honneur
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Charles Fairhurst, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Civil Engineering, will be inducted as an Officer into the French National Order of the Legion of Honor (Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) by decree of the President of the French Republic.
Faculty Profile: John Houle
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John Houle (BCE '83, MCE '84) loves what he does. He has a passion for engineering and for making the world a better place.
Student Profile: Michelle Maciej
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Michelle Maciej credits her family with much of her success