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Learn about our programs and about our cutting edge research, which are focused on three main concentrations of study:

Civil Infrastructure

Environment

Engineering Systems & Management

At the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, our faculty, students, and alumni are helping to improve the quality of life here and around the world.

OUR VISION is to provide research that transforms the art and practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering and to provide flexibility in innovation and expertise that meets the growing challenges of human society through sustainable solutions.

OUR MISSION is to educate future creators and innovators who will employ their grounding in engineering to become leaders in many spheres of society and to discover and develop new knowledge and sustainable technologies that improves the practice of civil and environmental engineering in service to society.

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Graduate Programs

Research Track:
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program is an intensive research program normally completed over the course of several years.

The master of science (M.S.) program involves research in an individualized course of study.

Professional Track:
The master of engineering (M.Eng.) in civil and environmental engineering is a two-semester coursework and project-oriented program for the student who wishes to improve the depth and breadth of their technical abilities in the context of the engineering profession. 

The master of engineering (M.Eng.) in Engineering Management is appropriate for engineers who want to stay in a technical environment and focus on managerial roles.

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Undergraduate Studies

Within CEE, students may choose to major in either civil engineering or environmental engineering to earn an accredited bachelor of science (B.S.) degree. 

Civil Engineering Major

Environmental Engineering Major

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Christina Chu-Garcia

Christina Chu-Garcia is listed as one of the 2018 rising stars in Civil Structural Engineering. She is also a CEE alumna, earning her Master’s of Engineering in Structural Engineering and her Bachelor...

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Assistant Professor Qi Li

Welcome Qi Li

Qi Li has joined the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell as an assistant professor. Li is interested in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and hydrologic processes in the built...

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Professor April Gu

Welcome April Gu

Professor April Gu has joined the faculty of Cornell’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). Gu’s major research interest is understanding and applying biological agents and their...

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Aurora Namnum

Aurora Namnum: Making Spaces Better For Everyone

"Aurora took a course in transportation engineering and one in engineering economics from me during her career so far in CEE, so I heard from her a few times about her work on greenhouse gas emissions...

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