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    The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering provides practical solutions to societal challenges.

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USC is at the forefront of research and education on intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. Our cutting-edge research aims to discover knowledge and provide practical solutions to societal challenges. Our educational programs aim to train the engineers of the future; engineers capable of designing innovative solutions with far-reaching societal impact.

Department Highlights

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Research Spotlight: Huynh's web apps save time and money for SCDOT

Construction projects often face delays long before any work begins. But Professor Nathan Huynh is expanding his previous research to avoid lengthy delays through more efficient web apps.

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Faculty Spotlight: 5 Faculty Honored with 2022 Garnet Apple Innovative Teaching Award

The Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation honors USC's most exceptional faculty who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to best teaching practices and an ongoing record of developing innovative strategies to enhance student learning in their courses. 5 recipients received this year's award and are to be commended for their accomplishments.

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Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Outstanding Seniors

USC will host the annual Awards Day ceremony to honor student excellence. Recipients from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering reflect on their time at the CEC and being honored as an Outstanding Senior.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: USC's support makes Perez's unique path a reality

Ari Perez is now an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. However, he still carries his unconventional Gamecock spirit and love for South Carolina with him.

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Alumni Spotlight: CEC alum establishes fund to immediately provide department needs

Jeff Mulliken is a three-time CEC graduate. He has established a fund to not only help cover expenses in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, but to also motivate fellow alumni to increase the fund for providing tangible needs and solutions.

 

 


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