Civil And Environmental Engineering

Author who shed light on ‘hidden’ women in science to headline event Rachel Swaby wrote a book about 52 women who persisted despite obstacles to become scientists that changed history because the author wanted better profiles of women in science, technology, engineering and math professions. Rachel Swaby “If we all… Read More

Paloma Mendoza (CE’17) discusses job opportunities with Travis Todd (CE’03). (Heidi Hall/Vanderbilt University) Twenty-two companies drew a crowd to the atrium in Featheringill Hall on Feb. 2, as engineering majors learned more about whether they might be a good fit for available jobs. It was the American Society of Civil… Read More

McCleskey Samuel Warren McClesky died Jan. 10, 2017, at his home in Rome, Georgia. He was 87. McCleskey earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1951.  He was a dedicated supporter of the Vanderbilt School of Engineering. He created the McCleskey Honor Scholarship in 1998 for… Read More

Two civil engineering graduates have been appointed to leadership roles in their companies. E. Surface Elizabeth “Ibba” Surface (B.E.’78) is the new president of Ross Bryan Associates Inc. and the first woman to lead the 67-year-old Nashville-based structural engineering firm. Bryan Tharpe (B.E.’94) has been named division vice president of… Read More

Çağlar Oskay, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and mechanical engineering, has been selected to be a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession. Of the more than 140,000 members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, fewer… Read More

Three Vanderbilt civil engineering professors and one senior research scientist who are nationally recognized experts in environmental sustainability and hazardous waste management have been elected for membership in the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and recognized as board certified environmental scientists. Philip Craig Philip, George Hornberger, Doug Adams… Read More

A civil engineering professor who develops tools that improve infrastructure systems’ reliability and recovery from disasters like hurricanes and floods has received the inaugural Littlejohn Dean’s Faculty Fellowship. Vanderbilt Engineering School Dean Philippe Fauchet announced Jan. 13 that Hiba Baroud, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has received the… Read More

From left, Prof. Shannon Capps,, Dean Philippe Fauchet and Ret. Vice Admiral Kendall Card at Monday’s Engineering Athletic/ROTC Banquet. (Heidi Hall/Vanderbilt University) A  Drexel University professor and a retired vice admiral, both School of Engineering alums, addressed a crowd of engineering undergraduates active on Vanderbilt’s athletic teams and in ROTC… Read More

The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to an engineering school staff member during the Service Award Celebration Jan. 18 in the Student Life Center. Karen Page, department administrator in civil and environmental engineering, received a cash prize and an engraved crystal bowl from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read More

  Research Associate Professor Janey Camp is in expert at using GIS tools for research in transportation and resiliency. (Alan Poizner for Vanderbilt University) Candy wrappers and reports littered the conference table, evidence of hours of debate among the 14 engineers seated around it. At issue: Growing membership and covering… Read More