UC Berkeley researchers, led by Berkeley CEE Professor Luis Ceferino, are studying how people sustain injuries inside concrete buildings during large earthquakes, using data gathered from survivors of the 2023 M7.8 Kahramanmaraş earthquake in southern Türkiye. By interviewing people and mapping how they moved and what parts of the interior (walls, partitions, exit paths, etc.) contributed to harm, the team hopes to improve structural and behavioral models that predict casualties. 

A new Center, The Center for Land Surface Hazards (CLaSH), has been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation to focus on the science of hazard cascades.

This #WorldWaterWeek, Berkeley CEE Professor Kara Nelson (chair of Development Engineering) spotlights how sustainable sanitation is shaping climate resilience.

Her team is developing a toilet that separates urine and feces—turning urine into local fertilizer. This simple yet powerful idea could:

The Sustainable Solutions Team has made headlines this summer with an impressive performance at the ASCE Civil Engineering Championships. After taking first place at the Mid-Pacific Symposium in April, the team advanced to the international competition—where they earned a remarkable second-place finish against top contenders from across the globe.

Join Berkeley CEE for a night of networking and fun connecting with fellow ENV Alumni and current Students! This Meet and Greet will be a great opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, and build connections in the environmental engineering field.

GUEST REGISTRATION

CEE WELCOME GALA

Join us on Friday, September 5th at 5:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement! This event is reserved exclusively for Students, Faculty and Staff of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Space is limited and all CEE Guests must register in advance to confirm attendance. 

Evening Attire is recommended! Please no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or flip flops. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!