Our vision
Reimagining civil and environmental engineering through innovative leadership in education and research, and by integrating systems thinking and new technologies.
Empowering a community of socially conscious problem solvers to lead the world to a resilient future.
Our mission
Education
To empower students with flexible, interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and applied education in a mutually supportive and collaborative environment.
To develop graduates who are technically excellent, socially conscious, ethical, innovative, and critical systems thinkers; adept at engaging new technologies and science; and who will address society's needs and improve the professional field they choose.
Research
To provide training and mentorship to our diverse group of undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career researchers; to define and lead new fields of study that leverage emerging technologies and science; and to drive the development and implementation of globally impactful solutions to address societal and human needs.
Community engagement
To be agents of positive change and serve our internal, external, and global communities by: maintaining and growing our unique collegial and collaborative environment; expanding our culture of belonging and giving; and embracing the international and multicultural character of the department, college, and university.
Our values
Our people are our core strength
Our primary strength lies in our students, faculty, and staff.
Excellence
Excellence is our goal in all our endeavors.
Integrity
Engineering research, education, and practice all demand the highest moral and ethical standards.
Respect for all
We benefit from a diverse community and understand and value that every individual is unique.
Collegiality
A collegial, collaborative, and welcoming environment is vital to our success.
Interdisciplinarity
Our strong support for interdisciplinary education and research enhances our achievements, contributions to civil and environmental engineering, and our collegial environment.
Innovation
Our history and culture of innovation in civil and environmental engineering education and research are an important foundation for our contributions to the field.
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement and innovation are essential to accomplish our goals.
Community-oriented
Engagement with campus, public, and professional communities is important to our strength and vitality.
Be proactive
We take pride in continuing to reimagine our field and to be proactive in every aspect of our activities.