Understanding earthquake risk perception
09/01/26 — Virtual simulations spotlight the role human behavior plays in earthquake safety
Civil engineering
Can ‘digital twins’ help California manage its growing flood risk?
08/13/26 — UC Berkeley researchers are creating virtual simulations of the Lower Pajaro River Valley to better integrate ecology, climate change and social equity into flood management
Researchers shed new light on ancient concrete’s extraordinary durability
07/08/26 — New findings reveal how carbonation could help explain Roman concrete’s longevity over thousands of years
Inside the ‘concrete battery’
06/23/26 — College of Environmental Design: UC Berkeley researcher Stefano Schiavon exposes lethal heat in Florida prisons
When the shaking stops
05/11/26 — Hidden weak spots in urban infrastructure could lead to a healthcare crisis after an earthquake
CEE professor Arpad Horvath named ASCE Distinguished Member
04/24/26 — This is the highest honor bestowed on civil engineers, recognizing the most accomplished individuals in the profession
Testing the waters
11/10/25 — Researchers have found that stored drinking water is a key transmission pathway for E. coli
How a major Bay Area earthquake could endanger healthcare access
11/06/25 — Study shows that damage to hospitals and transportation networks could compound failures across the region
William Tarpeh awarded MacArthur ‘genius’ fellowship
10/08/25 — Berkeley Engineering alum is pioneering methods to recover resources from wastewater
Preparing for the next ‘big one’
09/08/25 — Studying how people are injured inside buildings during earthquakes could improve safety and survival
Researchers awarded $15 million NSF grant to transform the science of natural hazards
09/05/25 — UC Berkeley civil engineering professor to co-lead the multi-institutional effort
Documentary examines rural Calif. town’s fight for water
08/11/25 — Los Angeles Times: Allensworth residents join forces with CEE professor Ashok Gadgil to fight for clean water
Designed to inspire
06/09/25 — The Grimes Engineering Center showcases innovative approaches to architecture and seismic engineering.
Household drinking water identified as key pathway for bacterial transmission
05/05/25 — Research points to effective strategies for protecting community health
Electric trains quieter, more reliable — and healthier, study finds
04/16/25 — Electrifying SF Bay Area’s Caltrain line was shown to reduce riders’ exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%
Batteries, buildings and beyond: Scott Moura combats climate change at scale
01/29/25 — CITRIS: Associate professor of CEE uses modeling and machine learning to optimize systems, develop energy-efficient infrastructure
UC Berkeley PATH awarded $10M USDOT grant
01/27/25 — Funding will facilitate development and deployment of innovative autonomous vehicle technologies to improve freight logistics in rural and tribal communities
Carl Monismith, longtime professor and pioneering pavement researcher, dies at 98
01/21/25 — ITS: A Cal alum, he was profoundly dedicated to teaching, mentorship and the pursuit of scientific discovery
Is the Bay Area prepared for major wildfires?
01/16/25 — Researchers use computer simulations to stress-test region’s disaster preparedness and virtual games to educate the public about wildfire safety
Unequal burden
12/02/24 — Joshua Apte studies how air pollutants impact different communities — and what kind of policies might improve equity in public health