Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts

Professor David Richter’s research is improving hurricane forecast accuracy, giving officials time to evacuate and protect residents.

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Cheers to recipients of the College of Engineering Staff Excellence Awards (Spring 2026)

The Notre Dame College of Engineering is pleased to announce the spring 2026 recipients of the Staff Excellence …

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Civil engineering major Martin Soros selected as valedictorian; business analytics major Allison Elshoff named salutatorian for the Class of 2026

Martin Soros of Bethesda, Maryland, has been selected as valedictorian, and Allison Elshoff of Valencia, California, …

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Notre Dame Engineering’s Kyle Doudrick named to EPA Science Advisory Board

Kyle Doudrick, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at …

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Hannah Spero receives Midwestern Excellence in Teaching Award

Hannah Spero, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES) at …

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Notre Dame engineers claim overall second place at 2026 ASCE Student Symposium, qualify for nationals

The University of Notre Dame’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter traveled to Lexington, …

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Andrew Bartolini receives 2026 Outstanding Mentoring Award

Andrew Bartolini, director of the First-Year Engineering Program and associate teaching professor in the College of …

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Our faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students work on some of the world’s most challenging issues, including natural and manmade hazards; civil infrastructure; the environment; energy; water; and earth systems.

Students at all levels have opportunities to engage in research with significant practical and societal impact.

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Undergraduate Programs

We offer undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering; Environmental Earth Sciences; and Environmental Engineering. As a student in one of these programs, you’ll be a part of a hands-on experience that involves field trips, undergraduate research, service projects, and national and regional project competitions.

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Graduate Programs

In our Ph.D. program, you’ll work with leading researchers in civil and environmental engineering, fluid dynamics, or earth sciences.

We also offer a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) graduate program designed to advance engineering professional practice.

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Field Trips

Field trips to places ranging from New Orleans and New York to the Midwest or Southwest U.S. and international locations (such as the Galapagos Islands) offer a first-hand look into your field of study and opportunities to meet and make connections with professionals in your field.

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Fighting For Those With Cystic Fibrosis

In partnership with Trinity College in Dublin, CEEES engineers are developing a promising new strategy for managing cystic fibrosis lung infections.

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