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

New minor focuses on sustainable engineering

A new minor introduced this semester within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will help prepare students for a career in sustainable environmental fields.

CEC alumni contribute to improving highways through major infrastructure project

The area in Columbia known as "Malfunction Junction" is receiving a significant makeover to improve the area's transportation infrastructure. Several CEC alumni are involved in the massive project for improving travel for thousands of South Carolinians and out-of-state drivers.

Utilizing smart sensors to assess levee risks and hazards

Accurately predicting levees' performance and hazards are essential for managing risk in flood-prone areas. Professor Jasim Imran's current research is developing a framework to better determine levee risk factors and predict where failures may occur.

Motivation in Montana

A trip out west helped motivate Civil and Environmental Engineering senior Roland Herbkersman to improve the infrastructure of dams.

Transforming food waste to value-added products? Berge's research aims for sustainable conversion

Imagine someone using a wet waste, such as a banana peel, to efficiently extract and reuse its resources. Associate Professor Nicole Berge is conducting research to determine if these wet wastes can be converted to value-added products through a more sustainable and economically viable approach.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Midpoint in Semester

Ongoing through Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

Fall Break (no classes)

Ongoing through Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

Fall Break (no classes)

Ongoing through Friday, Oct. 20, 2023

Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)

Ongoing through Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023

Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)

Ongoing through Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

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