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CUE magazine: A big fix

Susan Glairon — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:35:32 +0000

CUE magazine: A big fix Susan Glairon Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:35

In this 2025 edition of CU Engineering (CUE) magazine, CEAE researchers tackle pressing challenges—such as the increasing frequency and severity of hurricanes, wildfires and floods—head-on, developing innovative solutions to repair aging infrastructure and build a more resilient future.

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Monitoring water quality in Boulder, London and Paris

Susan Glairon — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:28:26 +0000

Monitoring water quality in Boulder, London and Paris Susan Glairon Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:28

The Boulder Daily Camera is spotlighting new water quality work led by Professor Evan Thomas, an expert in water and air testing and treatment and the director of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience.

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Supporting the Academic Enterprise

Susan Glairon — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:38:06 +0000

Supporting the Academic Enterprise Susan Glairon Mon, 06/23/2025 - 12:38

Fernando Rosario-Ortiz, a professor of environmental engineering, was appointed permanent vice chancellor for academic resource management on June 9, after serving in the role on an interim basis.

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Wildfires threaten water quality for years after they burn

Susan Glairon — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:27:45 +0000

Wildfires threaten water quality for years after they burn Susan Glairon Mon, 06/23/2025 - 09:27

Associate Professor Ben Livneh

Years after wildfires burn forests and watersheds, the contaminants left behind continue to poison rivers and streams across the Western U.S. — much longer than scientists estimated.

A new study led by CIRES researchers, published today in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, analyzed water quality in more than 500 watersheds across the Western U.S., and is the first large-scale assessment of post-wildfire water quality.

Ben Livneh, an associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, CIRES fellow and Western Water Assessment director, was the principal investigator and co-author of the study.

Read The Conversation article Read the CIRES article

A new study published today in Nature Communications Earth & Environment is the first large-scale assessment of post-wildfire water quality. Ben Livneh, an associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, was the principal investigator and co-author of the study.

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Mortenson Center innovations delivering clean water to more than 16 million worldwide

Susan Glairon — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:49:16 +0000

Mortenson Center innovations delivering clean water to more than 16 million worldwide Susan Glairon Fri, 06/20/2025 - 15:49

CU Boulder's Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience is transforming global water access by treating clean water as a long-term service—not just a one-time infrastructure project.

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What makes some homes, neighborhoods more likely to survive wildfire? New research offers insight

Susan Glairon — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:54:09 +0000

What makes some homes, neighborhoods more likely to survive wildfire? New research offers insight Susan Glairon Wed, 06/04/2025 - 07:54

Professor Abbie Liel’s research, recently published in Fire Technology, examined destruction patterns from the December 2021 Marshall Fire, which killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County.

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Check out these CEAE conferences!

Susan Glairon — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:55:46 +0000

Check out these CEAE conferences! Susan Glairon Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:55

CEAE is hosting five conferences, this summer and beyond. Please join us!

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CU Boulder alum surprises student with debt payoff at grad ceremony

Susan Glairon — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:49:17 +0000

CU Boulder alum surprises student with debt payoff at grad ceremony Susan Glairon Tue, 05/27/2025 - 08:49

At CU Boulder’s May 8 recognition ceremony for civil, environmental and architectural undergraduate engineering students, alumnus Marco Campos (CivEngr’98) surprised the crowd by offering to pay off a graduating senior’s remaining student debt, transforming the ceremony into a celebration of generosity and hope.

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Disaster risk workshop sparks collaboration, innovation

Susan Glairon — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:49:04 +0000

Disaster risk workshop sparks collaboration, innovation Susan Glairon Wed, 05/21/2025 - 12:49

Improving how we communicate risks, Amir Behzadan, professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering and fellow of the Institute of Behavioral Science, and Mary Angelica Painter are developing more effective, engaging ways to keep people safe during extreme events.

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Two civil engineering alumni receive CU Engineering awards

Susan Glairon — Mon, 05 May 2025 21:28:22 +0000

Two civil engineering alumni receive CU Engineering awards Susan Glairon Mon, 05/05/2025 - 15:28

Donald R. Clark, CivEngr’72; MS’79, was honored with the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, and Clark Lindsay, CivEngr’96, was honored with an Alumni Engagement Medal Award.

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