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Faculty in the Classroom
Professor Donald Hayes, new chair for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, comes from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His research interests include surface water quality modeling, wetland/ecological engineering, contaminated sediment remediation, and water resources systems planning/analysis.
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Hands-On Experience
Hands-on laboratory experiences are an integral part of the academic experience for our students, who learn about and use the latest technology. Practical applications of these tools are reinforced through carefully designed classroom and laboratory activities.
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Building Bridges
Fifty-four students (from 18 states and 2 foreign countries) tested their hand-built wooden bridges at UNLV during the 2012 International Student Bridge Building Contest. Each bridge was judged for aesthetics, weighed, and tested with a load of 50 kg. Winners were awarded prizes in each category. We are grateful to the many community volunteers that organized this event and made it a success.
Welcome
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction provides a well-rounded education, combining theoretical learning with practical laboratory experience. Our programs prepare you to excel in industry or compete against other students at the best graduate schools in the country.
Las Vegas is the perfect environment to study Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Our students and alumni are in high demand and are already working on major engineering and construction projects in Las Vegas and around the globe. Many hold management positions in local, regional, national, and even international organizations. Alumni are currently working on projects involving:
- Construction of high-rise buildings
- Transportation infrastructure
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- Environmental engineering
- Alternative energy sources
- Structural and building design
- Residential and commercial developments
- Geotechnical engineering
- Construction materials
