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CEGE majors make an impact

Take the first steps toward a fulfilling career with a major in civil, environmental, or geo- engineering.

"I knew that I wanted to help people, as a lot of engineers do. And it’s just a really great way to apply those skills directly to people’s lives—with clean water, the environment, and sustainability."

— Samantha Volkmeier

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News from CEGE

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Study explores impacts of a warming climate on global snowfall patterns

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Summertime is fieldwork time: Stream sampling

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Trees affect stormwater

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How is our environment affected by wide use of antibiotics?

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CEGE research helps societies flourish

Our discoveries are finding better ways to address critical challenges, support human well-being, and make our planet more resilient. 

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Resilient Structural Systems

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Safe & Adaptive Transportation Systems

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Science & Engineering of Our Environment

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Water & Earth Surface Processes

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Next-Generation Materials

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Earth Resources Engineering

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CEGE Master's and Ph.D. programs advance your engineering career

University of Minnesota campus

Get your graduate degree at a leading research university known for entrepreneurship and research commercialization.

Graduate programs