Senior Design Day Showcases Student Innovation in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

Storrs, Connecticut

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering recently celebrated its highly anticipated Senior Design Day, providing a platform for budding engineers to showcase their innovative projects and demonstrate their expertise in tackling real-world challenges. The event, held on Friday, April 28, 2023, brought together students, faculty, industry professionals, and members of the public to witness the culmination of months of hard work and dedication.

Senior Design Day featured a range of impressive projects, with teams competing for recognition and prizes. Notably, the top three projects in the Civil Engineering category were:

First Place: CE17, Southwest Pass Head Range Rear Light Replacement
Team Members: Zhiqing Li, Justin Miguel, Jacob Rizzuti, Jubaldyzac Santiago

Second Place: CE18, Seismic Retrofit of Building 14
Team Members: Phoebe Haberstumpf, Connor Hefferon, Henry Guzman, Ted Akuffo

Third Place: CE09, New Haven Union Station Platform Canopy Design
Team Members: Zahraa Almusawi, Christopher Alvarez-Pani, Thomas Gavaletz, Daisy Ren, Justin Woo

In addition to the Civil Engineering projects, the Environmental Engineering category showcased remarkable achievements. The top three projects in the Environmental Engineering category were:

First Place: ENVE04, Plainfield Central Middle School Stormwater Management Plan and Outreach
Team Members: Jordan Buslewicz, Megan Judge, Abril Martinez-Arraya, Max Moore
Sponsor: Plainfield Central Middle School

Second Place: ENVE02, Copper Source Identification in New Milford Wastewater Biosolids
Team Members: Carrington Henry, Ben Manoli, Cole McNamara, Sandra Ruiz
Sponsor: Wright-Pierce

 

Third Place: ENVE03, Soil Vapor Extraction System Design and Closure
Team Members: Matt Boehmer, Grace Perry, Ethan Weed, Brooke Fancy
Sponsor: Loureiro Engineering

 

These winning teams demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in their respective projects. Their achievements garnered praise from both the audience and industry experts present at the event.

Senior Design Day not only showcased the innovative projects but also fostered collaboration, communication, and the application of engineering principles. The success of the event reflects the department's commitment to nurturing young talent and preparing graduates who are ready to tackle the challenges of the Civil and Environmental Engineering fields.