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Transportation engineers help update standards for bike paths
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Transportation research is like riding a bike—not something you’ll never forget but, like, literally riding a bike.
This summer researchers from the University of Minnesota asked citizens to participate in research (Biking for Science) by riding their bikes on a predetermined route with a sensor attached to their bicycle. The goal is to gather data to help the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) update standards for Minnesota bike lanes and trails.
Supporting students who support our community
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Three students, Alexis Swanson, Nick Moore, and Katelin Henrikson, were chosen to receive the John J. Connors Scholarship for service.
Abigail Matheny and her grandmother celebrate ARCS scholarship
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When Abigail Matheny got news that she had received an ARCS scholarship, the first person she called was her grandmother.
A composite view of two structural engineering students
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Seniors Erik Kittelson and Henry Kluever share a passion for structural engineering, but diverge in their preferences for structural materials. However, they will be well prepared to work with both materials. All CEGE students take a course in steel and concrete, students pursuing a structural emphasis also take advanced courses in steel and concrete.
Mihai Marasteanu credits his success to good facilities and good collaborators
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Mihai Marasteanu, a professor of pavement materials in CEGE, was awarded the 2025 Richard P. Braun Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding leadership in research and innovation. During his 25 years at the U, Marasteanu has focused his research on investigating and improving the performance of asphalt binders and mixtures, especially in low temperature environments.
Two outstanding assistant professors recognized for excellence
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Benjamin Worsfold and Pedram Mortazavi were recognized for excellence in structural engineering.
Recovery of market-valuable products from wastewater? Believe it!
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This research project seeks to enable continuous recovery of high value amino acids and fertilizer at greater productivity and lower cost than state-of-the-art methods.
Environmental Engineer Ali Ling is One in Forty
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Alison (Ali) Ling (BCE 2008) was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 List, which recognizes talented individuals who have helped advance the fields of Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering in a demonstrable way within the last 12 months. A nominee must be under 40 at the end of the calendar year in which they are nominated.
Heinz Stefan, a giant in water quality modeling and environmental hydraulics
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Heinz G. Stefan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering, died at the age of 89 on November 4, 2025. He did much of his teaching and research at the St Anthony Falls Laboratory.
Water Chemistry, called a "rare academic unicorn," proves to be useful and readable
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Ngozi Margaret Oguguah calls this book "both intellectually rigorous and surprisingly readable." For classes and for professional reference, you will want to have Patrick Brezonik and William Arnold's book, Water Chemistry: The Chemical Processes and Composition of Natural and Engineered Aquatic Systems.