Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering | College of Science and Engineering

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

Undergraduate programs

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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