Civil and Environmental Engineering
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We create sustainable solutions for cities, communities, and nature to thrive
Students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department make a lasting impact in the world as they launch careers designing and implementing innovative solutions that sustain our natural and built environments.
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Inside the race to prepare cities for extreme heat
Aug 19, 2026Stanford researchers are working to help cities adapt to extreme weather and keep people and buildings cool during severe heat waves. -
Student Spotlight: Laura Kubiatko
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Deciphering the chemical cocktail of daily life
Aug 11, 2026Environmental chemist Nina Zhao seeks to understand the chemicals in our lives, and why people respond so differently to the same drug, pesticide, or pollutant.
Stories and Voices
Iro Armeni
Assistant Professor
As a kid I would go to construction sites with my dad, a civil engineer, and he’d show me plans for putting reinforcement inside concrete columns.
Christine Baker
Assistant Professor
I’m looking forward to working with students, promoting equitable admission opportunities, and fostering a lab environment that values mental health awareness and diversity.