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May 13, 2024
NUASCE Recognized as an Outstanding Student Chapter
The Northeastern University chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), was nationally recognized on multiple fronts this year, including being named the 2024 ASCE Distinguished Chapter for Region 1, and as a recipient of a 2024 Certificate of Commendation. It also had strong showings in both the Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge competitions.
Apr 26, 2024
Hajjar Named University Distinguished Professor at 14th Annual Honors Convocation
To wrap the Spring 2024 semester, Northeastern University held its 14th annual Honors Convocation, recognizing the outstanding scholarship of the institution’s faculty and students. Presided over by President Joseph Aoun, the event was especially notable for coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the university. Among those recognized were several from the civil and environmental engineering […]
Apr 25, 2024
Celebrating Affinity Student Groups at the 18th Annual Joint Recognition Banquet
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners were recognized for their commitments to several COE affinity student groups at the 18th Annual Joint Recognition Banquet. The groups represented included SHPE, SWE, BESS, SASE, and DICE.
Apr 24, 2024
Abur and Hajjar Appointed University Distinguished Professors
ECE Professor Ali Abur and CEE CDM Smith Professor and Department Chair Jerome Hajjar were appointed the rank of University Distinguished Professor, the highest honor the university can bestow upon a faculty member.
Apr 18, 2024
Learning from Tragedies During Historical Building Renovations
CAMD/CEE Associate Professor David Fannon provides insight into the risks of renovations that may lead to tragedies like the recent fire at the Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen.
Apr 18, 2024
Cloud Seeding May Have Caused Record-Breaking Rainfall in Dubai
CEE Distinguished Professor Auroop Ganguly explains what cloud seeding is and why it may have caused the recent flooding in Dubai. Cloud seeding has been met with concerns about its efficacy and its impact on the environment.
Apr 10, 2024
Renaming and Dedication of the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education
At the renaming and dedication ceremony of the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education, public school community members, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and Northeastern leadership, including COE Dean Gregory Abowd, Provost David Madigan, and President Joseph E. Aoun, recognized the impact made on a countless number of students for more than 35 years.
Apr 09, 2024
Lanava Receives 2024 Compass Award
Benjamin Lanava, E’24, environmental engineering, is a recipient of the 2024 Compass Awards, which recognizes exemplary students from the senior class who, during their time on campus, have demonstrated a true dedication to a core set of values: leadership, volunteerism, academic integrity, and commitment to Northeastern.