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Kyri Baker, an associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, emphasizes the need for grid upgrades to maintain reliability amidst extreme weather.

Hari Rajaram, a beloved former faculty member in ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE), died unexpectedly on July 4 at his home in Baltimore. He was 59 years old.

The program prepares students for careers in engineering by providing financial aid, internships and professional development.

Professor Amy Javernick-Will received the Pathfinder Award, the highest honor from the Engineering Project Organization Society, recognizing her research on improving disaster response and infrastructure sustainability in resource-limited communities.

¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ has received $750,000 from a NOAA grant to enhance drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River. The award, part of a $4.9 million initiative by the Biden-Harris Administration, supports efforts led by CIRES and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ's environmental engineering graduate program ranked 7th nationwide among its public university peers, while the civil engineering graduate program ranked 9th.

Professor Ron Helms joined ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ’s architectural engineering faculty in 1965. Throughout his tenure, he championed the importance of the illuminating engineering program, setting a benchmark for advanced lighting education.

Professor Edith Zagona provided technical and advisory services during a USAID-sponsored visit to Armenia, addressing water scarcity in rural communities affected by uncontrolled fish farm use and pollution from untreated mining tailings.

"Early AI models demonstrate improved skill in forecasting events like hurricanes, winter storms and heat waves," said Professor Amir Behzadan. "These models are potentially valuable tools for alerting residents earlier, ultimately saving lives and property."