Civil & Environmental Engineering About

Five priorities drive civil and environmental engineering forward at UW-Madison.

1. Curriculum and workforce development: Build a dynamic talent pipeline that aligns education with industry and societal needs, addressing critical environmental, infrastructure, and energy challenges.

2. Research: Increase research activities that use emerging technologies to improve sustainable infrastructure and envision mutual solutions for the benefit of society, aligning our research agenda with funding opportunities. Three core areas of this research include: 1) Resilient systems: enhancing security and resistance to hazards; 2) Smart connected systems: Leveraging digital twin technologies to optimize planning, management, and resource utilization; 3) Sustainable futures: Advancing circular economy and resource recovery.

3. Recruitment and hiring: Design and implement a forward-thinking recruitment and hiring plan to meet evolving teaching, research, and administrative needs, aligned with campus priorities, emerging fields, and optimal workload distribution.

4. Facilities and infrastructure: Modernize infrastructure through strategic investment and philanthropy to create state-of-the-art facilities that attract talent, support research and education, and foster innovation.

5. Building community: Foster and support a vibrant, inclusive departmental culture that unites students, staff, faculty, alumni, and industry partners through collaboration, well-being, and a shared identity.

Seven core values guide our community.

1. Collaboration and innovation: We work together and across disciplines to find creative solutions to complex problems.

2. Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, from teaching and research to service and outreach.

3. Inclusivity and support: We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where every individual is valued and respected, celebrating the contributions of faculty, staff, and students providing the resources and support necessary for their success.

4. Integrity and ethics: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and professionalism in all our actions.

5. Service to society: We use our knowledge and skills to improve the lives of others and contribute to the well-being of our community and the world.

6. Student success: We are dedicated to helping and encouraging our students to realize their full potential as leaders and impactful contributors to the public good.

7. Teaching and research integration: We integrate teaching and research to enhance the learning experience for our students and to advance frontiers of our research.