Geoengineering bridges the gap between Earth’s natural systems and the needs of modern society. By applying earth sciences to societal challenges, geological engineers help build safer communities, protect the environment, and ensure access to vital resources. Their work supports everything from designing stable foundations for tunnels, dams, and roads to assessing risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and landslides
This interdisciplinary field includes geotechnical investigations, environmental planning, hydrogeology, and hazard mitigation. Geoengineers support sustainable development by locating clean water, managing pollution, and guiding responsible resource extraction.
Our geoengineering program builds on a strong foundation of mathematics, chemistry, and physics, with courses in both civil engineering and earth sciences, to prepare students for careers at the intersection between natural and built structures.
Geomechanics Emphasis for Graduate Studies
