Disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles experience significantly higher concentrations and emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), a class of substances linked to adverse health effects like increased cancer risk, reproductive complications, and developmental issues, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM).
Every year, over 500,000 children under five lose their lives to gastrointestinal bacterial infections globally, predominantly in areas with inadequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. But to alleviate this public health threat, scientists need to better understand how these pathogens spread.
The UC Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure (CSI) hosted a visit by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and EBMUD on April 17. David LaFrance, CEO of AWWA, interviewed CSI director and CEE Professor Kenichi Soga about the role of research to industry applications.
CEE Professor Dimitrios Zekkos is the editor of the new Manual of Practice in Geoenvironmental Engineering (MOP 159) published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The manual was developed under the Auspices of the Geoenvironmental Engineering Technical Committee of ASCE's Geo-Institute, and is the first Manual of Practice published by the Geo-Institute.
On April 12th, from 12 pm to 5 pm, 25 Berkeley CEE students gathered to distribute 120 DIY air purifiers to families in Stockton.
On April 10, 2025, the Academy of Distinguished Alumni (ADA) at Berkeley CEE held a gala event to induct ten new members into its Class of 2024. This year's banquet celebrated the 13th anniversary of the ADA's founding and brought together alumni, faculty, students, and supporters from near and far.
Bay Area commuters can breathe easier riding Caltrain’s new electric trains. According to a new study, Caltrain’s switch from diesel to electric trains in late summer of 2024 dramatically boosted the air quality aboard the commuter rail line.
Berkeley CEE's competition teams had a strong showing in the 2025 MidPac ASCE Student Symposium, which was co-hosted this year by UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University from April 5 to April 7. MidPac is an annual student symposium where students from more than 16 universities participate in various civil engineering competitions addressing challenges in the field. These competitions showcase their skills and achievements by designing, build
