CEE Community Highlights Event Attended by Over 250 Guests

Last Friday, we hosted our inaugural CEE Highlights Event, attended by over 250 members of our vibrant community!

Attendees enjoyed four insightful talks from distinguished speakers who shared their expertise and perspectives on cutting-edge civil and environmental engineering topics. Additionally, the event featured around 40 student posters showcasing innovative research conducted by our talented students.

Seven affiliated centers also presented their work, highlighting the interdisciplinary collaboration and advancements within CEE. The lively atmosphere fostered connections and discussions among faculty, students, alums, and industry professionals.

Check out the full program agenda here for a detailed look at the day's activities. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event memorable! We look forward to continuing to build our community and share our passion for engineering. Photos are available for download here, and a highlight reel of the event here.

Research Centers & Posters 

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights. A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights.

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights. A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights.

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights. A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights.

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights. A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights.

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event during graduate student posters and research center highlights. 

(Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

Keynote Presentations

CEE Professor Dimitrios Zekkos kicks off the evening as MC and welcomes guests to the inaugural Community Highlights Event. (Photo Credit: Michael/ Slava Blazer Photography)
CEE Professor Dimitrios Zekkos kicks off the evening as MC and welcomes guests to the inaugural Community Highlights Event. (Photo Credit: Michael/ Slava Blazer Photography)

 

Berkeley CEE Chair Joan Walker kicks off the evening with State of the Department Address. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)
Berkeley CEE Chair Joan Walker offers a warm welcome with a State of the Department Address. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

Lindsey Maclise, Principal Engineer at Forell I Elsesser speaks to the importance of industry enagements. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)
Lindsey Maclise, Principal Engineer at Forell I Elsesser speaks to the importance of industry enagements. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

CEE Professor Kenichi Soga speaks about The Center for Smart Infrastructure initiatives. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)
CEE Professor Kenichi Soga speaks about The Center for Smart Infrastructure initiatives. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

CEE Professor Kara Nelson speaks to the impacts and real world applications of wastewater-based epidemiology to protect public health. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)
CEE Professor Kara Nelson speaks to the impacts and real world applications of wastewater-based epidemiology to protect public health. (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

 

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.  (Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

A collection of photos of guests from the CEE Community Highlights event.

(Photo Credit: Michael/Slava Blazer Photography)

Individual Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsor, David Friedman, retired CEO of Forell/Elsesser, for his generous support, which helped make this event possible.

Individual Sponsor ($20K)

 

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