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2008 Civil Engineering Scholarhips
Mar 13, 2008
Civil Engineering Scholarships are now available. Awards will be made to undergraduate students for the 2008-2009 academic year and to graduate students for the 2007-2008 academic year. Submit completed application forms to Janice in the CEEn office.
New Traffic Signals improve safety on Utah Highways
Nov 2, 2007
A specialized traffic signal new to Utah is making dangerous intersections safer, reports a BYU study in the new issue of the Journal of Transportation Engineering. Grant G. Schultz, BYU assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, led the study. "These signals have proven to be an effective low-cost safety improvement that succeeds by providing more information to drivers," he said. "The alternative for improving safety at intersections on high-speed roads like Bangerter Highway would be expensive interchanges."
CEEN Grad Student Earns $ 20 K
Oct 16, 2007
Ben Reese, a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department was awarded a $20,000 prize from the Portland Cement Association for doing research in determining the stiffness of cement-base in road systems.
Husein Professorship Sponsored Ethics Workshops in Romania
Jun 25, 2007
Professor Steven Benzley, with the assistance of seven students from the Ira A. Fulton college of Engineering and Technology, conducted Engineering Ethics Workshops in Romania during the week of May 14-18, 2007.
CE Students Earn Prestigious Scholarships
May 1, 2007
3 Civil Engineering students have earned very prestigious scholarships and fellowships
Civil Engineering Scholarships
Mar 30, 2007
Civil Engineering Scholarships are now available. Awards will be made to undergraduate students for the 2007-2008 academic year and to graduate students for the 2006 Spring/Summer Terms and the 2007-2008 academic year. Submit completed application forms to Janice in the CEEn office.
The Gospel - The Foundation for a Professional Career
Feb 15, 2007
As students graduate and move into professional careers, it is essential for them to manifest the highest standards of integrity and reflect the gospel of Jesus Christ. These graduates enter a world where...
Dr. Saito advanced to ASCE Fellow
Dec 22, 2006
Mitsuru Saito, a BYU Civil Engineering professor in transportation engineering has been advanced to Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). ASCE is the professional organization that deals with a wide range of Civil Engineering issues. The distinction of Fellow is the second-highest membership grade next to Honorary Member within the organization.
Dr. T. Leslie Youd elected ASCE Honorary member
May 11, 2006
Dr. T. Leslie Youd was elected as a 2006 ASCE Honorary member. Since 1853 only 555 individuals have been elected to this distinguished grade of membership.
New Department Chair
May 4, 2006
New Department Chair After six years of service to the department, Dr. Woodruff Miller will be stepping down as Department Chair of the Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept. As of May 1st Dr. Steven Benzley will be the new Department Chair with Dr. Rollin Hotchkiss as his Associate Department Chair.
Dr. Brett Borup Awarded ASCE Certificate of Commendation
May 4, 2006
Dr. Brett Borup has been awarded the 2006 Faculty Advisor Certificate of Commendation from ASCE. Dr. Borup was nominated by the 2005 ASCE Student Chapter Officers and was selected based on his outstanding work and dedication as a faculty advisor to the chapter. The ASCE student chapter also was awarded the 2006 Zone IV Vice President's Award and was a finalist for the 2006 Robert Ridgway Award.
Mexico Study Abroad
Apr 13, 2006
Recently a group of 13 civil and environmental engineering students accompanied Dr. Nelson on a study abroad trip that included technical collaborations with students and faculty of the Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas and the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Ciudad Guzman.
Professors Christiansen & Benzley Receive Awards
Mar 9, 2006
The Annual College Awards were presented on March 9, 2006. At the ceremony, Professor Christiansen received the Excellence in Education Award and Professor Benzley received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Dr. Jensen Gets AIAA Award, Elected To Board Of Directors
Feb 22, 2006
David Jensen, a BYU Civil Engineering professor has recieved the AIAA Sustained Service Award. This follows his receiving of the ASCE Fellow Distinction last year. Professor Jensen has also been elected to the AIAA Board of Directors.
Dr. Borup Displays Photography Exibit
Feb 1, 2006
Dr. Brent Borup, a professor here in the Civil Engineering Dept., is displaying photographs that he has taken. They will be shown in the B.F. Larsen Gallery of the HFAC (Harris Fine Arts Center) from Feb. 1-14, 2006.
Dr. Jensen Receives ASCE Fellow Distinction
Dec 20, 2005
David Jensen, a BYU Civil Engineering professor has recieved the distinction of Fellow in the ASCE. The ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) is the professional organization that deals with Civil Engineering and aspects related to it. The distinction of Fellow is the second-highest membership grade within the organization.
CEEn Alumni Recieves Fellowship Award
Nov 14, 2005
Matthew Francis, a CEEn alumni working for URS Corporation has been selected as the 2006 NEHRP Professional Fellow in Earthquake Hazard Reduction. This award is given by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute which is funded by FEMA.
Dr. Saito Shares His Views On Parking
Sep 13, 2005
Dr. Saito's letter to the Daily Universe about BYU's recent change in their parking and bus pass policy.
BYU researchers train Iraqi engineers
May 2, 2005
A duo of Brigham Young University engineering researchers specializing in water resources management just returned from Egypt where they trained Iraqi civil engineers to use cutting-edge software, quenching a thirst for more than just water.
Professor Simulates Earthquake with Rocket-Powered Statnamic Stand
Apr 4, 2005
Brigham Young University civil engineering professor Kyle Rollins is testing the seismic resistance of foundations used in freeway construction with the Statnamic, a 39-ton weight the size of a sport utility vehicle that simulates the immense and sudden force of an earthquake.
Les Youd Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Mar 31, 2005
T. Leslie Youd, professor emeritus at Brigham Young University, Provo, joined 16 other Utahns on the prestigious panel, when inducted last October. This year's 74 additions nationwide brings total NAE membership to 2,195, while 10 engineers from other countries raises the number of foreign associates to 178.
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