Civil Engineering encompasses several areas of focus, including structural, geotechnical, construction, and transportation engineering. Environmental Engineering focuses on areas including water quality, green energy, air quality, and contaminated site remediation. There are some areas of overlap. For instance, both disciplines may tackle problems related to water resources, natural hazards, and the effects of climate change.
The CEE Department at UCONN also has revolutionary research and educational programs in two other key areas of the 14 Grand Challenges:
- Advance Personalized Learning: UConn CEE is engaging in efforts to enhance student learning by personalizing the educational experience for all learners.
- Enhance Virtual Reality: We're transforming engineering education by investing in Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology to provide immersive learning experiences for our students.
If you are wondering how these fit into a civil and environmental engineering department, take a tour of our pages, or arrange for a campus visit and talk to our faculty and students.