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Civil & Environmental Engineering Newsletter
 
 
Spring 2024
 
 
Update from our Chair
 
 
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Dear Civil and Environmental Engineering Community, Alumni & Friends,

Greetings from Stanford CEE! Our spring quarter is now underway, and I extend a warm hello to each of you from our department. 

 

In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find some of our latest developments and accomplishments. From faculty and research highlights to student and alumni achievements, please take a look at the people, activities, and initiatives shaping our field. 

 

We are particularly proud to announce the election of our colleague, Professor Ali Boehm, and CEE alum Bret Lizundia, BS ’87, MS ’88, to the National Academy of Engineering!

 

As always, we encourage you to remain engaged with our community and to take advantage of the resources and connections available to you as Stanford CEE alumni. We are grateful for your support. Your continued involvement enriches our department and strengthens our collective impact on the world.


Sincerely,

Sarah Billington
UPS Foundation Professor and Chair
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
 
 
 
 
Student spotlights
 
 
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Hywot Ayana
 
"How powerful the work of civil engineers can be in fighting climate change and changing how we live through the things we build is really interesting to me."

 
 
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Leon Mario de Souza
 
Leon's story, woven from the rich cultural fabric of Muscat, Oman, and enriched by his Indo-Portuguese heritage, has profoundly influenced his global perspective.
 
 
 
 
 
Faculty spotlight
 
 
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Jeffrey Koseff
 
"My work sits squarely at the intersection of meeting human needs and protecting the life support systems of the planet."
 
 
 
 
 
Research news
 
 
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Clusters of atmospheric rivers amp up California storm damages
 
 
When multiple atmospheric rivers hit California back-to-back, the economic damage from resulting rain and snowfall is three to four times higher than predicted from individual storms, a Stanford study finds. The insight could help water managers and disaster planners better prepare for future impacts of climate change.
 
 
 
 
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The movers and shakers of Stanford's earthquake center
 
 
From a single footfall to catastrophic tremors, waves of impact are all around us. The researchers at the John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center study the world’s vibrations – big and small.
 
 
 
 
 
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Can technology help reduce inequalities between neighborhoods within the same city?
 
 
Vehicles outfitted with sensors and other devices are collecting data to make life better for people living in cities.
 
 
 
 
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Balancing water supply resilience and ecology
 
 
As policymakers consider updates to the Bay-Delta Plan, a Stanford analysis outlines challenges and strategies to support future water security in the San Francisco Bay Area in the face of climate change.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Education news
 
 
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Stanford and Howard universities collaborate on cutting-edge sustainable building course
 
 

The alliance equips future architects, engineers, and builders with the necessary tools and empathy to address the challenges of managing responsible construction projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Awards & Recognition
 
 
 
 
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Professor Alexandria Boehm elected to National Academy of Engineering
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CEE Alum Bret Lizundia elected to National Academy of Engineering
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sarah Fletcher receives NSF Career Award
 
The CAREER Award is the NSF's most prestigious honor for junior faculty members.
 
 
 
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Director of Finance & Operations Ryan Johnson receives Shah award
 
The Shah Award, named in honor of CEE Prof. Emeritus Haresh Shah, is the school’s highest staff honor. It is given each year to a staff member who exhibits outstanding competence, dedication, and accomplishment.

 
 
 
Congratulations
 
 
 
CEE Students Sheel Sansare and Sofie Roux elected to Emergence Student Accelerator 2024 Cohort

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other News
 
 
 
Stanford CEE's New Long-Term Investing Fellowship Program
 
The fellowship, a collaboration with CalPERS, the largest pension fund in the United States, provides a one-year rotation of learning, researching, working, and investing that will be split between the two organizations.

 
 
 
 
 
Alumni & staff spotlights
 
 
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Diana Lin
 
"I find fulfillment in fostering connections, getting the work done, and moving forward, all while embracing the unique spirit that defines our department."
 
 
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Afolabi Sansui
 
"When I was younger, I would go with my uncle to his construction sites and be amazed at how the buildings and facilities he worked on would change landscapes and impact the community for the better."
 
 
 
 
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