Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Using NVivo for Literature Reviews Webinar
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
CEE GSC & QSR Internation Presents:Scholarly Writing Webinar:Using NViVo for Literature Reviews
When: November 10, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) QSR International, the developers of NVivo are presenting a complimentary webinar on Scholarly Writing focused on how NVivo and reference management software, like Citavi can assist you throughout the writing process from literature review, outline, and first draft to publishing. They (QSR International) promise you will never have writer’s block again!The webinar will cover how you can use the power of NVivo & Citavi together to assist with your writing in the following ways:

Review of Literature: Easily search databases and websites for references to include in your project
Pre-Writing: Efficiently organize and annotate literature, and highlight critical quotes, comments, and ideas across many articles while developing a detailed outline
Writing: Export your outline with the content you highlighted into a Word document in seconds, taking you from the first draft to final publication
Revise & Edit: With Word integration, organize content and manage citations, plus references seamlessly
Publish: Speed up the writing process to help you publish faster and more often
Collaborate: Enable research groups of any size to work together – worldwide in the cloud.

NViVo is available for download by following these instructions.
REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM WEBINAR

DOC info session: Sustainable Waste Management in Cagliari, ITALY
2022-11-30 17:00 - 18:00
Learn about the Summer 1 Dialogue of Civilizations on Sustainable Waste Management in Cagliari, ITALY
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First Year Engineering Expo
2022-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Please come to the Curry Student Center indoor quad and pit on Friday, December 2nd to see Northeastern’s First-Year Engineering Students’ inventive projects, games, and exhibits.
Students will showcase original board games, interactive projects geared to teach children sustainability concepts, and prolific prototypes to help solve a wide range of problems.
Each project applies the engineering concepts introduced this past semester, which includes the Engineering Design Process, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Programming with C++ and Matlab, and controlling microelectronics with Arduino.

Offshore Wind Tech Week Network Reception
2022-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Ave, 6th Floor, Boston, MA, 02120, United States
This event will celebrate #OffshoreWindTechWeek – comprised of the National Offshore Wind R&D Symposium December 5 & 6 and the International Offshore Wind Technical Conference (IOWTC) December 7 & 8.
This networking reception will close out the 2022 Symposium and introduce the IOWTC, happening the following days on December 7 & 8 at Northeastern University. All offshore wind industry professionals are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they are attending Symposium or IOWTC.
*Note – All in-person NOWRDC Symposium registrants are automatically registered for this networking reception.
Location: Alumni Center at Northeastern University, 716 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120
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Call for Abstracts! AEESP 2023
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-02-15 17:00
We are thrilled to share the news that Northeastern will be hosting the 2023 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Conference, the preeminent professional gathering on all things environmental that is hosted biannually at a US university.We will be welcoming 700-800 of our colleagues to campus this June for a 4-day event that will target topics under the theme “Responding Together to Global Challenges”. This theme is well aligned with the research we do here at Northeastern, and we would love to see big representation from our student community!
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Due February 15, 2023
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Abstracts for oral/poster presentation on any topic of interest to the community will be considered, with conference sessions organized around major global challenges, including:

A changing climate
Current and emerging threats to environmental quality and human health
New education and workforce demands
Aging infrastructure and risks to lifeline systems
Marginalization of communities
Emerging topics (to be added based on submissions received)

For more information on the conference and abstract submission please see the attached flyer and the conference website: https://aeesp2023.sites.northeastern.edu/
And you can send questions to anyone on the Planning Committee – or drop by to chat!
2023 AEESP Conference Planning Committee

Matt Eckelman, Science Committee Chair
m.eckelman@northeastern.edu
Phil Larese-Casanova, Conference Chair
P.LareseCasanova@northeastern.edu
Amy Mueller, Conference co-Chair
a.mueller@northeastern.edu

Engineers Week: Cookies with the Dean
2023-02-21 17:30 - 19:30
Celebrating our COE students! Opportunity to meet and talk to Dean Gregory Abowd. Enjoy snacks (popcorn, pretzels, various desserts, hot chocolate), free swag, and photo booths!
When: Tuesday, February 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Robinson Quad Bamboo & Industry Tents (near Mugar Life Sciences Building – 330 Huntington Ave)
Who: COE students

Engineers Week: Fireside Chat – Break the Mold! Think Beyond Technology to Make an Impact in Unimaginable Ways
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:30 | East Village, 17th floor, 360 Huntington Ave, East Village 17th floor, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Featuring Award-Winning Engineer and Commentator Dr. Shini Somara and Dean Gregory Abowd
Think about engineering in a completely different way. Engineering is all around us and involves technology and beyond to solve the complex challenges of the world. Engineering is for everyone, and everyone is for engineering! Dr. Somara has been featured on Crash Course, BBC World, Discovery Channel, and more. Get ready for an engaging, out-of-the-box session!
When: Wed., February 22, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.)
Reception to follow with refreshments – opportunity to meet and network with Dr. Somara and Dean Abowd
Where: 17th Floor of East Village
Who: For engineers and non-engineers (undergraduate, graduate, and high school students)
Register at: https://neweek.sites.northeastern.edu/

COE PhD Research Expo
2023-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The College of Engineering is excited to announce the fifth annual COE PhD Research Expo, and we invite all COE PhD students to submit a poster abstract. The expo is an excellent opportunity for your students to highlight their research and gain presentation experience before RISE.
Event: COE PhD Research Expo
Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Place: McLeod Suites – Curry Student Center
The expo will take place following National Engineer’s Week.
Student Abstracts:
Please encourage your PhD students to submit poster abstracts by February 10, 2023. The COE Communications Lab will offer interested students a poster preparation and presentation workshop early February. We will send details of the workshop to students soon.
Faculty Judges:
We are looking for around ten faculty members to serve as judges. If you are available to judge between 1:30pm and 3:00pm on Monday, February 27th please reach out to Taryn Urbanus (t.urbanus@northeastern.edu) by Friday, February 17th.

PlusOne Information Session
2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:00
LEARN ABOUT THE PLUSONE ACCELERATED MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM
A master’s degree can provide you an additional level of expertise in an area aligned with your career goals. As a currently enrolled Bachelor of Science (BS) student in the College of Engineering at Northeastern, you have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree (MS) in an accelerated time period with the PlusOne program. Once accepted into the program in an approved PlusOne pathway, which is a BS and MS PlusOne combination, you can earn an MS degree with, in most cases, just one extra year of study beyond your undergraduate degree program.
In this virtual information session, College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate academic advisors will provide an overview of the PlusOne program to give you the knowledge and next steps to take advantage of the program if you choose.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

What is PlusOne
Benefits of the program
Eligibility
Co-op considerations
Financial considerations
Selecting your pathway
Academic advising resources
Timeline to apply
The application process
Course registration
Transitioning to graduate school

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Feature
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00
The College of Engineering is excited to host a Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Feature event on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 10:00am ET. We’d love to see you there.
As a Northeastern student, you will have the future benefit of joining a robust alumni network that connects you with engineers around the world with exciting experiences and beneficial connections. In this webinar, you’ll learn from a Civil and Environmental alum where you will have the opportunity to hear about their Northeastern experience and how that set them up for their success in their industry today.
Topics this event will cover include:

Time as a student: Learn from our alum on how their time as a student at Northeastern University prepared them for the career they have today.
Transition to Industry: Our alum will share their experiences in industry and how they were able to use their Northeastern education to excel in the field.
Alumni Network: Northeastern University has alumni across the country and around the world. Learn how those connections remain beneficial to you after graduation.

Reserve your spot today and join us on June 6, 2023, at 10:00am ET.

Ignorance Is Bliss: A Career Retrospective
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:15 | 102 ISEC, 360 Huntington Ave, 102 ISEC, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Dean Gregory D. Abowd will present his SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Acceptance Lecture
Date: Tues., June 13, 2023
Time: 5:30 to 7:15 PM, reception following Dean Abowd’s talk
Place: In-Person and Livestream
BostonCHI meeting at Northeastern University in ISEC Auditorium (102 ISEC), and reception in ISEC Atrium
Registration is appreciated but not required. View BostonCHI for more information.
Presentation Abstract: In 1988, as a graduate student grappling to find a research identity, Gregory D. Abowd accidentally discovered the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Over the past 35 years, he pursued a passion for applying the tools and techniques of computing to uncover how the human experience with technology can be understood and transformed. That leap into HCI was just the first of a number of leaps of faith. Abowd’s career has been a series of shifting research agendas, each one inspired by some life events. In all cases, he was buoyed by a bevy of talented and supportive colleagues, advisors and advisees alike, who gave him the courage to jump into a research topic that he didn’t know much about. That “ignorance” has allowed him to be more fearless than he had the right to be. In this talk, Abowd will reflect on his professional journey, hoping to inspire others to dispel fear of the unknown and unlock their potential. Life, like research, is best when shared with others whom you can respect and befriend.
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Gregory D. Abowd, dean of the College of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University, has received the Lifetime Research Award from the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI). The award is presented to individuals for “the best, most fundamental, and influential research contributions to the study of human-computer interaction (HCI)” and is awarded for a lifetime of innovation and leadership.

2023 AEESP Conference Hosted at Northeastern University
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-23
Northeastern University is proud to present the 2023 AEESP Research and Education Conference, organized in collaboration with a large team from universities in New England including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, University of Connecticut, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of New Hampshire, and University of Rhode Island. This conference will be welcoming participants from across the country and internationally, as well as representatives from industry, for 4 days of sharing, learning, and planning. The conference activities will commence on Tuesday, June 20 and continue through Friday, June 23, under the theme “Responding Together to Global Challenges”. The conference and its attendees will reflect the many contributions environmental scientists and engineers are making to address concerning global, historical, and emerging challenges to living in a healthy, safe, and just society such as a changing climate, emerging environmental quality and human health threats, aging infrastructure and networks, marginalization of communities, and evolving education demands.
The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) is a global organization of professors in academic programs who strive to provide education in the sciences and technologies of environmental protection. Founded in 1963, the Association has grown to universities around the world, facilitating improving education and research programs and encouraging graduate education. “This conference is an important meeting to exchange novel ideas in environmental research and education. We are proud to host academics, students, and friends from far and wide who will be sharing their recent advances in their fields of study,” said Philip Larese-Casanova, Associate Professor at Northeastern University, who also serves as the Conference Chair. In addition, the conference also serves the profession by providing information to government agencies and the public and provides direct benefits to its members.
Unique elements of this year’s conference include a career fair and outreach activities on Conference Day 1, a gala dinner on Day 2 at the New England Aquarium, and a series of field trips in and around Boston on Friday June 23 to round out the week! The conference schedule includes the conventional and highly sought-after workshops and technical presentations. Students, post-docs, and faculty will find ample organized opportunities for networking, career development, and community outreach at the conference.
Registration is open through June 5 for the 2023 AEESP Conference!

National Engineers Week: Rewrite the Code - Ignite Innovation with Inclusivity through the Power of Psychological Safety
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Fireside Chat on the Power of Psychological Safety with Award-Winning Engineer and Industry Consultant Dr. Mark McBride-Wright and Northeastern’s College of Engineering Dean Gregory Abowd.

Learn how inclusivity in the workplace and beyond can ensure mental and physical safety.
Understand how to use DEI to maximize skillsets.
Explore impactful case studies increasing representation of minoritized groups in engineering.
Discover DEI strategies to enhance productivity and safety in teams.
Transform the way you lead in all areas of your life.

Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Time: 12 noon—1:30 p.m., ET, Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Complimentary Lunch.
Place: Northeastern University, Fenway Center (77 St Stephen St, Boston, MA 02115) and Virtual
Who: Students, Faculty, and Staff, engineers and non-engineers across Northeastern and other universities

Dr. Mark McBride-Wright is Founder and Managing Director of EqualEngineers, a company offering a wide array of diversity & inclusion consultancy and training services for corporations, as well as creative events. He has worked with many Fortune 50 companies.
As a recognized diversity and inclusion leader, he is the recipient of the prestigious Rooke Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering in July 2022 for his work in promoting in engineering to the public. In June 2023, he was awarded an MBE for services to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours. He is a Visiting Professor of Inclusive Engineering Leadership at University College London, and author of the book, The SAFE Leader© (due for release in March 2024).
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Engineers Week

Breaking the Glass Lab
2024-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for a lunch and panel discussion on Breaking the Glass Lab: Understanding the Realities Faced by Women in STEM Higher Education.
Hosted by Bioengineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering.
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SOURCE, the Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Learn more about what cutting-edge research and creative endeavors look like at Northeastern. Talk one-on-one with faculty from across the colleges about their work – and learn how you can get involved in projects during your time at Northeastern.
SOURCE is a collaboration between Bouvé College of Health Sciences; College of Arts, Media and Design; College of Engineering; College of Science; College of Social Sciences and Humanities; D’Amore-McKim School of Business; and Khoury College of Computer Science. It is coordinated by Undergraduate Research and Fellowships on behalf of the Office of the Chancellor.
Please write to URF@Northeastern.edu with any questions.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Overview
2025-10-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
During Wonder Week, you’ll have the chance to learn how the top-ranked Graduate School of Engineering at Northeastern University combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and convergent research. Register for a variety of program-specific webinars throughout the week tailored to your career aspirations and get direct insights from faculty members and current students. Each session includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session, allowing you to directly connect with panelists and presenters.
This session will highlight our Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Monday October 6 at 8:00 AM

Can Offshore Wind Thrive Amid Changing Storm Patterns? Risks, Opportunities, and the Role of AI/ML
2025-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | 168 SN, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
We are pleased to announce our third CIVE7400 Distinguished Seminar of the semester. We will be welcoming Dr. Weichiang Pang of Clemson University, who will deliver a talk titled “Can Offshore Wind Thrive Amid Changing Storm Patterns? Risks, Opportunities, and the Role of AI/ML” Monday October 6, at 12pm in SN168. We hope to see you there!

Disciplinary Engineering Programs Co-op Overview
2025-10-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
During Wonder Week, you’ll have the chance to learn how the top-ranked Graduate School of Engineering at Northeastern University combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and convergent research. Register for a variety of program-specific webinars throughout the week tailored to your career aspirations and get direct insights from faculty members and current students. Each session includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session, allowing you to directly connect with panelists and presenters.
This session will highlight our Disciplinary Engineering Programs Co-op Overview
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 at 8:00AM ET

Science for Understanding and Adapting Marine Fisheries to Climate Change Impacts
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | The Roux Institute, 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the Sustainability Data Science Laboratory and AIC4S as Dr. Kathy Mills of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute unveils a decade of groundbreaking research on how fish species in the Gulf of Maine are adapting to climate change—and what it means for the future of fisheries and coastal communities.
Virtual Attendance option available.
No registration required!
