CEAE students look at effects of high-temp exposure on concrete

Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering

CEAE’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding engineering education and be a leader in research and service. We strive to prepare students for productive engineering careers, maintain and grow strong research programs, and serve the profession.


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Award-Winning Faculty

Our department boasts a vibrant faculty that includes distinguished professors and other rising leaders in their fields. In 2022, Professor Belinda Strum received the Paul L. Busch Award for her work in water-quality research.

AT A GLANCE

#40
Best master civil programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#41
Best master for environmental engineering programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
95%
After graduation placement

CEAE News

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An Especially Fruitful Tenure

Paratrooper, professor, concrete canoe guru and teacher, David Darwin has had a busy 50 years at KU - and he's still going strong.
Students mill about large atrium for Engineering Expo event at KU.

Expo to showcase the wonders of KU Engineering

The public is invited to Expo events from noon-3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the KU Engineering Complex, 1536 W. 15th St.

Upcoming Events