How many people can China feed?
Graduate student Tiziana Smith studies links between water availability and crop yields in the world’s most populous country.
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Spotlight on engineering staff
The School of Engineering gives its 2018 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.
J-WAFS awards over $1.3 million in fourth round of seed grant funding
Eleven principal investigators from six MIT departments will receive grants totaling over $1.3 million, overhead free, for research on food and water challenges.
A passion for service
Tchelet Segev, a senior in civil and environmental engineering, is making a better world at MIT and beyond through leadership and service.
New theory describes intricacies of a splashing droplet
Findings may help track movement of pesticides and biological contaminants.
Showcasing the results of students' real-world research
SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects.
Solving global business problems with data analytics
David Simchi-Levi leads the Accenture and MIT Alliance in Business Analytics to develop novel solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by global companies.
Bright lights, global impact
Fifth annual civil and environmental engineering video competition highlights the research and creativity of Course 1 students.
A forum on the future of the Nile River
International workshop proposes future directions for long-standing conflict.
Networking to foster new ideas
Research showcase from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering brings community together for a poster session and networking.
When going green is not black and white
In a new book, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi examines the trade-offs companies face when grappling with sustainability issues.
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
With The Herman Project, home bakers become citizen scientists
Network tracks the evolution of microbial communities in sourdough starter mixtures shared around the world.
Simple, low-cost E. coli test wins MIT Water Innovation Prize
Nine student teams pitched solutions to global water issues at annual event.
Professor Joseph Sussman, expert in complex engineering systems and revered mentor, dies at 79
Leader in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Institute for Data, Systems, and Society was the inaugural JR East Professor.