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Water Research Champion Bernie Bullert
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Bernie Bullert (BCE 1968, MBA 1977) strongly believes that water research has an essential role to play in the future of our cities, states, and nation.
On the Crest of Waves Research
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The study of acoustic and elastic waves is one of the pillars of modern engineering mechanics. Recent technological advances have turbocharged various new developments in this rich field and opened exciting possibilities for engineering breakthroughs and new collaborations with the physical sciences.
Three Faces of Robert John Rudin III
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Robert Rudin is the first in his family to become an engineer. His father and grandfather, in addition to passing along their name, passed on an affinity for science and numbers. He got another strong dose of technological ability from his mother, a computer systems analyst. It seems young Robert was predestined for the sciences.
Steven Crouch Passes the Torch to Samuel Mukasa
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Steven Crouch has been Dean of the College of Science and Engineering for over a decade. On August 31, Crouch stepped down as Dean and passed the torch to his successor, Samuel Mukasa.
New Faculty: Ardeshir Ebtehaj
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Ardeshir Ebtehaj joined the CEGE faculty fall of 2016.
Alumni Profile: Karin Gessner
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Karin Gessner has deep roots in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-engineering; Her great-grandfather, Algot Johnson, graduated from the School of Mines in 1910. His presence continues to greet all students who enter room CivE 205, which bears his name.
Drinking River Water
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A safe and reliable water supply has been a concern since the dawn of civilization.
Passionate About Engineering
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Passionate about engineering is an apt descriptor for these two recent graduates from Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering. Shelly Matsuda (left) and Lindsay Gaines (right) both graduated in December 2015 and both found a good fit in the Surface Transportation Divison of TKDA, a company that strives to hire people who are passionate about engineering.
Emmanuel Detournay named to the National Academy of Engineering
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Professor Emmanuel Detournay has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Alumni Profile: Loren Lorig
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Loren Lorig (Ph.D. 1984) is the Chief Executive Officer of Itasca International, a global engineering consulting and software firm, working in areas of geomechanics, hydrogeology, and microseismics.