Read more about how Wisconsin’s COVID-19 stay at home order drove changes in state’s traffic volume.
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Read more about CEE's Planetary Health Scholars and their research.
This year marks a significant milestone for the University, College, and Department—join us as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of civil engineering at UW-Madison! From groundbreaking research to distinguished alumni and students, we are excited to honor the people and moments that have brought the Wisconsin Idea to life and illustrated what it means to be a Badger Engineer.
As a member of the CEE community, we want to hear your story! Tell us about your experience for a chance to win a CEE gift.
Academic Programs
The Civil & Environmental Engineering Department offers several academic degree programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
- Master of Science or PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering – Professional Program Option
- Master of Science or PhD in Geological Engineering
- Master of Science or PhD in Environmental Chemistry and Technology
- Online Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
Visit our Bachelor of Science Programs, Master’s Programs, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs pages for additional information.
Research and Initiatives
CEE faculty and students engage in research in several focus areas under our three primary themes of mobility, water, and building with cross-cutting areas of infrastructure, energy, and the environment.
Events
In response to the COVID-19 virus, a number of upcoming events have been rescheduled or postponed. While we understand the inconvenience that these changes may cause, we believe the well-being of our students near and far, as well as our broader community, is of the utmost importance and we are committed to efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding CEE Department events, please contact Amanda Thuss.
Postponed
The 24th annual UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020 has been postponed until Friday, September 10, 2021.
While we understand the inconvenience that this cancelation may cause, we believe the well-being of our alumni near and far, as well as our broader community, is of the utmost importance and we are committed to efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
As we look ahead to 2021, the Golf Outing promises to be a day of fun and networking at Pleasant View Golf Course. Show your support for the CEE Badger community and help us raise important funds to strengthen the CEE student experience by choosing from a variety of sponsorship packages for golfers and non-golfers alike. Click here to learn more.
Each fall, the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and Geological Engineering Program hosts a Scholarship Banquet. This event honors the achievements of our scholarship recipients and serves as an opportunity to thank the generous sponsors that make our scholarship program possible.
This year’s event, scheduled for November 12, 2020, has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Please contact Amanda Thuss (athuss@wisc.edu) with any questions.
