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New Research Study Finds Stored Drinking Water Can Spread Harmful Bacteria
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.
AQMEL Ph.D. Students Bridge Research and Outreach in Martinez, CA
CEE Ph.D. students Sumukhi Prasad and Yi Ji hosted a table at the 2025 John Muir Birthday and Earth Day Celebration with the non-profit group, Healthy Martinez. Along with Martinez community leaders, Sumukhi and Yi Ji distributed critical information regarding air quality, health, and the impacts of living near the Martinez Refining Company.
American Water Works Association (AWWA) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Visit CSI Lab
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.
Dimitrios Zekkos Edits New Manual of Practice in Geoenvironmental Engineering
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.
CEE Students Build and Distribute Air Purifiers at Stockton Earth Day Event
On April 12th, from 12 pm to 5 pm, 25 Berkeley CEE students gathered to distribute 120 DIY air purifiers to families in Stockton.
Academy of Distinguished Alumni Inducts Class of 2024, Raises $153K for (CEE)²
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.
New Research Study Finds Electric Trains Are Healthier than Diesel for Commuters
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.
CEE Students Take Top Prize at 2025 MidPac Competition
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
Héctor García Matamoros Named 2025 ACI Presidents' Fellow
Congratulations to Ph.D. student Héctor García Matamoros on being named a 2025 ACI Presidents' Fellow! The ACI Presidents' Fellowship is among the most prestigious ACI awards for graduate students working on concrete-related topics in the U.S., alongside the ACI Best Paper Awards. Awardees are given $10,000 and must be enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program in construction, design, education, or materials during the year of the award.