NJIT Newsroom tagged with "department of civil and environmental engineering"

Steel Bridge Team Excels at Nationals

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to NJIT’s Steel Bridge Team, placing 12th overall at the National Steel Bridge Building Contest. This was the highest ranking ever by an NJIT team.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on March 12

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Steven Nagy, NJIT alum and former structural designer and inspector, will present “An Overview of The New Austrian Tunnel Method (NATM): Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, Tysons Corner, VA” on Mar. 12 from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall Room 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, alumni, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering Seminar on March 7

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Lori Peek, PhD, visiting research scientist at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University will present “When the Earth Shakes: A Global Study of Earthquake Risk Reduction Activities, Barriers, and Needs” on March 7 from 4:30 -5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall Room 210.

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NJIT To Host Spring Career Fair on March 6

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT’s annual spring Career Fair, sponsored by NJIT’s Career Development Services (CDS), will be held March 6, 2013 from 12:30 -5 p.m. throughout the campus. It is expected to be the largest ever, with more than 175 companies and government agencies coming to interview upwards of 2,000 students and alumni.

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NJIT Scheduled for WBGO 88.3 FM from 4-6:30 p.m.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Priscilla Nelson, professor in NJIT’s Dept. Civil and Environmental Engineering, is scheduled to appear on WBGO 88.3 FM from 4-6:30 p.m. this evening, commenting on PSE&G’s announcement of a $3.9 billion, 10-year overhaul of its system.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering

NJIT Scheduled for NBC News Tonight at 11 p.m.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT civil engineer Fadi Karaa, PhD, is scheduled to appear tonight on NBC News (Channel 4) at 11 p.m. EST for a special story about pipeline security. Priscilla Nelson, PhD, and civil engineering department chair Taha Marhaba, PhD were also interviewed.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, priscilla nelson, taha marhaba

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Feb. 12

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Reza Khanbilvardi, Executive Director of CUNY CREST Institute and Director of NOAA-CREST Center, The City College of the City University of New York, will discuss “Satellite Remote Sensing Application in Hydrological Monitoring and Modeling” on Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

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Personalized Healthcare Will Revolutionize 21st Century Medicine, Says NJIT Professor

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A closer look at personalized or point-of-care healthcare was the focus of a recent international conference in India organized and chaired by NJIT Distinguished Professor Atam Dhawan.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Sponsor Seminar on Feb. 5

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Steven Hart, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Infrastructure Studies at the Center for Innovation and Engineering, West Point, will present “Conceptual Models for Infrastructure” on Feb. 5 from 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

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NJIT President Joel Bloom Named To NJ Biz Power 100 List

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT President Joel S. Bloom was named to the NJ Biz prestigious power list of the 100 most powerful people in New Jersey business. Dr. Bloom was ranked 55.

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The Battle of the Brains Again Comes to NJIT: Science Olympiad Set for 1/17

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Once again the brainiest of the brainy will descend Jan. 17, 2013 upon NJIT when 600 middle and senior high school students compete vigorously in the Northern New Jersey Science Olympiad Regional play-offs.

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NJIT NEXT Raises $100 Million

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT NEXT, NJIT’s comprehensive campaign, has secured more than $100 million towards its $150 million goal, announced national campaign co-chairs Chief Operating Officer of Clarion Partners C. Stephen Cordes; Hatch Mott MacDonald President and CEO Nicholas M. DeNichilo; Chairman/CEO Anchor Industries International and Chairman Emeritus/Founder Tampa Bay Rays Vincent Naimoli. All three chairs are NJIT alumni.

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DesignIntelligence Names NJIT's Schuman One of 30 "Top Professors" for 2013

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The influential architecture and design publication DesignIntelligence has named College of Architecture and Design Associate Professor Anthony Schuman, a registered architect, one of 30 most-admired educators for 2013.

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NJIT Civil Engineer Receives NSF Grant To Study Storm's Impact on Jersey Shore

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A few days after Hurricane Sandy hit, NJIT Professor Michel Boufadel was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study the impact of the storm on the New Jersey shoreline. The NSF Rapid Response Research Grant immediately allowed him to take a team of eight researchers to the beaches of Raritan Bay.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of science and liberal arts, nce, csla, department of civil and environmental engineering, national science foundation, department of chemistry and environmental science, nsf, hurricane sandy, environmental protection agency, epa, michel boufadel, nancy jackson, center for natural resources development and protection

Environment and Energy Seminar on Nov. 16

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Daniel J. Soeder of the National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, will present “Shale Gas Development: Opportunities and Challenges” on Nov. 16 at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room of Colton Hall.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, dcee, energy, daniel soeder

NJIT Expert Advises on the Dos and Don'ts of Building in Hurricane-Prone Areas

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, homeowners might consider the advice of Rima Taher, an expert in the design of low-rise buildings for extreme winds and hurricanes.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of architecture and design, nce, coad, school of architecture, department of civil and environmental engineering, american society of civil engineers, asce, rima taher, hurricane, dcee

"The New Bayonne Bridge" Seminar on Nov. 15

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Catherine Britell, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and Joseph LoBuono, HDR Engineering, Inc., will discuss “The New Bayonne Bridge” on Nov. 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Colton Hall 416.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, dcee, port authority

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Oct. 25

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Jesse LeCavalier, assistant professor in the school of architecture, will present “Logistics, Archiecture, Infrastructure” on Oct. 25 in Colton Hall 416 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of architecture and design, nce, coad, school of architecture, department of civil and environmental engineering, jesse lecavalier

NJIT Professor To Speak at Polytechnic Institute

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Priscilla P. Nelson, professor of civil engineering, will present “Approaches to Metrics and Methods for Resilience of Urban Infrastructure” on Oct. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Polytechnic Institute of NYU in Brooklyn, NY.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, priscilla nelson

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Oct. 18

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will host “Computational Analysis and Design of Complex Underground Transit Structures” by Patrick H.C. Chan, Senior Supervising Engineer and Professional Associate, Parsons Brinckerhoff, on Oct. 18 in Colton Hall 416 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

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ASCE Seminar on Oct. 17

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter is sponsoring a special seminar on Oct. 17 in Kupfrian 211 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. on soil magic and geosynthetics by Dr. David Elton of Auburn University.

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NJIT Featured In The Princeton Review's "Best 296 Business Schools: 2013 Edition"

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT has been named by the Princeton Review an outstanding business school in the 2013 edition of The Best 296 Business Schools (Random House / Princeton Review).

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Oct. 11

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will present “Analysis and Design of Diaphragm (Slurry) Walls” by Dr. Yousof Q. Abd Al-Jalil, senior engineer with Langan Engineering & Environmental Services. The event takes place on Oct. 11 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Colton Hall 416.

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Tonight NJIT Researcher Who Invented A Method for Fabricating Arrays of the World's Smallest Probe for Investigating Electrical Properties of Living Cells to Receive NJIT Overseers Award

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Tonight NJIT Research Professor Reginald C. Farrow, PhD, who with his research team have discovered how to make nanoscale arrays of the world’s smallest probe for investigating the electrical properties of individual living cells will receive the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Oct. 4

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Selina Cai, assistant professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering, will present “Intertemporal Pricing and Return Policies for Strategic Consumers” on Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall 416.

Tagged: seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering, department of mechanical and industrial engineering

Researcher Who Invented A Method for Fabricating Arrays of the World's Smallest Probe for Investigating Electrical Properties of Living Cells to Receive NJIT Overseers Award

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT Research Professor Reginald C. Farrow, PhD, who with his research team have discovered how to make nanoscale arrays of the world’s smallest probe for investigating the electrical properties of individual living, cells will receive on Oct. 4, 2012 the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal.

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Sept. 27

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The department of civil and environmental engineering will host their first seminar of the 2012-2013 academic year.

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Dr. Joel S. Bloom Installed Sept. 14, 2012 as 8th President of NJIT

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Beneath a blue sky and past an arch of colorful international flags representing the nationalities of some 106 NJIT students who held them, marched this morning’s processional into the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility for the installation of Dr. Joel S. Bloom.

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U.S. News Once Again Names NJIT Among Nation's Best National Universities

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 Edition has once again named NJIT to the top tier of national universities for its range of undergraduate majors and master's and doctoral degrees.

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Symposium on Sustainability To Feature Three New NJIT Faculty

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Sustainability is an issue that cuts across disciplines and requires a spectrum of scientific approaches. Research at NJIT embraces the integrative and collaborative approach that is critical for understanding how mankind can thrive in a more sustainable way.

Tagged: college of architecture and design, nce, coad, school of architecture, department of civil and environmental engineering, sustainability, michel boufadel, symposium, martina decker, eric fortune

NJIT Student To Receive $2000 Scholarship From Concrete Industry Foundation

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Zachary Marinelli (Lake Hiawatha, NJ), currently matriculating toward his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at NJIT, will receive a $2000 scholarship to further his education from the Concrete Industry Foundation.

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Wen Zhang, Expert in Environmental Systems, Appointed

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Wen Zhang, PhD, has been appointed to the faculty of NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as an assistant professor.

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Michel Boufadel, PhD, Expert in Field of Oil Spill Research, Appointed

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Michel Boufadel, PhD, a notable voice in the investigation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and BP’s Deep Water Horizon (DWH) blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, has been appointed to the faculty of NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, environmental protection agency, epa, michel boufadel, center for natural resources development and protection

New NJIT Faculty Will Energize Interdisciplinary Vision

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The talents of more than 20 new faculty members will soon add momentum to NJIT’s strategic plan for impacting the quality of life in the 21st century. The interdisciplinary initiative focuses on convergent life science and engineering, “digital everyware”-- ubiquitous computing-- and sustainable systems.

Steel Bridge Team Ranks 15th in Competition

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT civil engineering students returned Monday from the 2012 National Steel Bridge Competition at Clemson University.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, american society of civil engineers, asce, john schuring, steel bridge competition

NJIT Salutes Students Who Gave So Much to University with Highlander Awards

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The 2012 Highlander Student Achievement Award winners were announced. NJIT has celebrated student leaders at this annual ceremony since 2004.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, nce, department of biomedical engineering, department of chemical biological and pharmaceutical engineering, school of architecture, department of civil and environmental engineering, ccs, campus center, department of information systems, school of art and design, donna spuhler, highlander student achievement awards

Four Graduating Female NJIT Seniors Want To Make a Difference

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Education transforms and the tradition will continue this year at NJIT when graduates march at the Prudential Center to accept their diplomas.

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NJIT & UMDNJ: A Joint Relationship

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) have forged alliances in diverse disciplines to improve our health and well-being.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of science and liberal arts, nce, department of biomedical engineering, csla, department of physics, department of civil and environmental engineering, joel bloom, treena arinzeh, umdnj, gordon thomas, sergei adamovich, bryan pfister, tara alvarez, university of medicine and dentistry, dcee, jason wang, michael pappas, allyn luke

Miracle at Cook's Pond: NJIT Takes First Place at Concrete Canoe Comp

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Some two dozen civil engineering students at NJIT were thrilled last Sunday as they took first place in the 2012 Concrete Canoe Competition for the New York metropolitan region.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering, john schuring, concrete canoe competition, anthony massari

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on April 3

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Mahmoud Wazne from Stevens Institute of Technology will present a seminar on “Beneficial Use of Industrial and Agricultural Waste Byproducts in Civil and Environmental Engineering Works” in Colton 210 at 4:30 p.m. on April 3.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on April 2

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Wonsiri Punurai, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand will speak on “Monitoring Vibration-based Structural Healthusing Nonlinear Approach”.

Tagged: nce, department of civil and environmental engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to Host ACE Mentor Program Final Presentation Night and Reception on March 22

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

High school student teams will present their projects from the current season's work at the ACE Mentor Program Final Presentation Night on March 22 from 4-6 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

Tagged: department of civil and environmental engineering, ace mentor program

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to Host Seminar

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Pius Egbelu, Dean of the School of Management, will discuss the importance of providing engineering students with the leadership, business and management skills necessary to advance their careers on Tuesday, March 6 in Colton Hall 210 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

Tagged: school of management, department of civil and environmental engineering, pius egbelu

Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept. Seminar on Feb. 28

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Zach F. Gallagher, PE, LEED-AP, COO and vice president, Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities, will discuss "LEED and Integrated Water Resource Management" on Feb. 28, 4:30-5:45 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Feb. 21

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Gary Hemphill, PhD, PE of Parsons Brinkerhoff (East Side Access Project) will discuss "Tunneling in the Miaoli Area for the Taiwan High Speed Rail" on February 21, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Host Seminar on Feb. 7

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Michel Boufadel, PhD, PE, professor of environmental engineering at Temple University and director of the Center for Natural Resources Development and Protection, will discuss "The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill after 22 Years: Persistence and Remediation" on Feb. 7, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering, michel boufadel

Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar on Jan. 31

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Wei Wang, PhD, PE, president of Urbantech Consulting Engineering, PC, will discuss "Construction of the 145th Street Bridge Over Harlem River in NY" on Jan. 31, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, alumni, department of civil and environmental engineering, wei wang

NJIT High Speed Rail Expert To Address DC Conference Next Week

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The controversial issues behind the building of high speed rail lines in China will be the topic of conversation next week when NJIT Associate Professor Rongfang (Rachel) Liu takes the stage at the annual 91st Transportation Research Board (TRB) conference.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, department of civil and environmental engineering

Concrete Industry Management Program Director Appointed Chair of ACI Committee

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Mohamed Mahgoub, PhD, assistant professor and Concrete Industry Management program director in the Department of Engineering Technology, has been appointed to the chair position of the American Concrete Institute Committee 555, Concrete with Recycled Materials, for a three-year term.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, department of civil and environmental engineering, department of engineering technology, concrete industry management program, american concrete institute, aci, mohamed mahgoub

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Seminar on Nov. 21

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Mahmoud Wazne, PhD, assistant professor in the Center for Environmental Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, will discuss "Beneficial Use of Industrial and Agricultural Waste Byproducts in Civil and Environmental Engineering Works" on Nov. 22, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Host Seminar on Nov. 15

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Camille Kamga, PhD, assistant professor of civil engineering at The City College of NY, will discuss "Dynamic Traffic Assignment Modeling for Incident Management" on Nov.15, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Seminar on Nov. 8

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

David R. Chapman, PE, president of Lachel & Associates, Inc., will discuss "Project Evaluation, Cost Estimating, and Risk Assessment" on Nov. 8, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Host Seminar on Nov. 1

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

John J. Peirce, PE, DGE, vice president and secretary, and Jennifer Peirce Brandt, PE, vice president and principal of Peirce Engineering, Inc., will discuss "Selection of Excavation Support Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages" on Nov. 1, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept. Seminar on Oct. 11

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

John L. Cusack, president of Gifford Park Associates and board chair, New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology, will discuss "Technology Verification of Cleantech, Energy & Environmental Technology" on Oct. 11, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall Rm.210.

Tagged: seminar, department of civil and environmental engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Seminar on Oct. 4

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Rima Taher, PhD, PE, university lecturer in NJIT's College of Architecture and Design and consulting structural engineer at Taher Engineering LLC, will discuss "Working with Architects and Contractors: An Engineer’s Perspective" on Oct. 4, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: department of civil and environmental engineering, rima taher

NJIT Alumnus To Speak at Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Seminar

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Joseph Baladi, PE, PP, of the Division of Engineering and Development Review in Bergen County, NJ, will discuss "Capital Improvement Projects From A to Z" on Sept. 27, 4:30-6 p.m. in Colton Hall 210.

Tagged: alumni, department of civil and environmental engineering

Bridge Engineering and Supply Company Headed by NJIT Alum Wins Prestigious Presidential Award

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Acrow Corporation, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company headed by Bill Killeen ‘83, recently received the Presidential “E” Award for Exports from U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, DC.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, alumni, department of civil and environmental engineering

Thomas Edison Also Invented the Concrete House, Says NJIT Researcher

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Aficionados of modern poured-concrete design were in for a rude awakening last month when they heard NJIT Assistant Professor Matt Burgermaster’s presentation at the 64th annual meeting of the Society of Architectural Historians.

Tagged: college of architecture and design, coad, department of civil and environmental engineering, matt burgermaster, thomas edison

NJIT's Priscilla Nelson To Deliver Keynote Address at ARMA Symposium

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Priscilla P. Nelson will deliver the keynote address at the 45th Annual Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium on June 26, 2011 in San Francisco.

Tagged: department of civil and environmental engineering, priscilla nelson

For the Sixth Straight Year, ASCE Steel Bridge Team Places First in Regional Competition

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For the sixth straight year, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Steel Bridge team has taken first-place honors at the annual Metropolitan New York Region Steel Bridge Competition this past weekend.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, department of civil and environmental engineering, american society of civil engineers

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Sponsor Special Rail and Transportation Seminar

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will sponsor a seminar on rail and transportation by Vinay Mudholkar, MS, MBA, director of railway programs at the Louis Berger Group, Inc. on April 18 at 6 p.m. in Kupfrian 107.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Sponsor Seminar on April 11

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Sissy Nikolaou, PhD, PE an associate of Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers, will discuss “Seismic Ground Motions for the Challenging Geologic Conditions of New York” on April 11, 11:30-1 p.m. in Colton 416.

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NJIT Student Groups Compete for EPA Earth Day Title and Funding

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT will be a unique contender in the upcoming April 16-17, 2011 P3 award competition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Sponsor Guest Lecture on April 4

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department will sponsor a guest lecture by Robert Prieto, senior vice president of Fluor Corporation, on April 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Colton 416.

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NJIT ASCE Student Chapter Reps Explain "What Is Civil Engineering" To Fourth-Graders

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Student representatives from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at NJIT visited a fourth-grade classroom in the Randolph school district, where they gave a presentation on “What Is Civil Engineering?” and conducted a hands-on activity using toothpicks and gumdrops to design and construct bridges.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department To Present Three Seminars on March 28

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will host three Graduate Seminars on March 28, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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NJIT Students Head to Nation's Capital in April for EPA Competition

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Helping others is an important part of NJIT life. Many students are the children of immigrants, some are even immigrants themselves. Problems and issues around the world hit home.

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ACSE Meeting To Feature Guest Speaker on March 23

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Eugenia K. Roman, PE, a senior engineer and vice president with Olson Engineering, will be the guest speaker at the ASCE meeting on March 23, 2:30-4 p.m. in Colton Room 416.

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NJIT Alum Will Be Guest Speaker at CEE Department Graduate Seminar Series

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

William Sasso '73, manager of IT Finance and Controls at PSEG, will discuss "Risk and Risk Management" at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar Series on March 21 at 7 p.m. in Kupfrian 107.

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NJIT To Host ACE Mentor Program Final Presentation Night on March 22

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

High school student teams will present their projects from the current season's work at the ACE Mentor Program Final Presentation Night on March 22, 4-8 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

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NJIT's Priscilla Nelson To Speak at CE Graduate Seminar Series

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Priscilla Nelson, PhD, professor of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, will discuss "Tunnel Construction and Engineering" on March 21 at 6 p.m. in Kupfrian 107.

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Civil Engineers To Honor NJIT’s Priscilla Nelson for Research, More

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Priscilla P. Nelson, PhD, professor in the NJIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will receive a notable civil engineering award next month as a leader of the design and construction industry who has improved peoples’ lives around the world.

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NJIT's Priscilla Nelson To Be Invited Speaker at Diversity Symposium

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Priscilla Nelson, PhD, professor of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, will be an invited speaker next month at the Blackboard Jungle 4 Symposium at the University of Vermont.

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NJIT's Priscilla Nelson To Receive Award from ASCE

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Priscilla P. Nelson, PhD, a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers to receive the 2011 Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research.

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Removal of Hexavalent Chromium From Your Drinking Water

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The only way to learn if your water source has hexavalent chromium is to check with your public water supplier and request a water quality report, said NJIT Professor Taha Marhaba, a civil/environmental engineer.

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Doctoral Student Awarded Grant To Attend NSF Conference

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Shabnam Darjani, a PhD candidate in the department of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, received a student participation grant to attend a national conference organized by the National Science Foundation.

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Dorairaja Raghu Receives the Excellence in Upper Division Undergraduate Instruction at University Convocation

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Dorairaja Raghu, PhD, professor in NJIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, received the Excellence in Upper Division Undergraduate Instruction Award on Sept. 15, 2010 at the NJIT University Convocation, an awards ceremony with a special welcoming ceremony for the freshman class.

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NJIT's Sima Bagheri Selected To Participate in NAKFI Conference

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Sima Bagheri, PhD, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at NJIT, has been selected to participate in the 8th Annual National Academies Keck Futures Initiative (NAKFI) Conference, "Seeing the Future with Imaging Science," Nov. 17-19, 2010, in Irvine, California. Bagheri’s contribution is entitled “The Impact of Global Change on Nearshore Water Quality – A Remote Sensing Approach.”

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NJIT Steel Bridge Team Participates in High School Science Festival

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The NJIT Steel Bridge Team recently participated in the New Jersey Science and Engineering Festival at Clifton High School. "How to Engineer a Bridge" was the theme of their display, which featured designing a virtual bridge with software and then load testing it with an animated truck as well as a "Paper Bridge Challenge" where students created a bridge from one sheet of copy paper that had to support 100 pennies.

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Two Grad Students Receive NJDOT Outstanding Students in Transportation Awards

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Drew Terpenning and Shengyan Gao, graduate students in NJIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, received the 2010 New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Outstanding Student in Transportation Award last week at the 12th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase at Rutgers University.

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Bridgewater Resident Named Best Designer by Engineering School

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Each year, the NJIT Newark College of Engineering (NCE) gives the Innovation in Design Award to an engineering student who excels as a designer. This year, Giancarlo Fricano, of Bridgewater, a senior whose design skills twice helped the NJIT Steel Bridge Team capture first place in regional competitions, received it.

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NJIT Steel Bridge Team Takes First Place for Fifth Straight Year

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT civil engineering students have for the fifth straight year taken first-place honors at the annual Metropolitan New York Region Steel Bridge Competition this past weekend. Some 25 students–including many seniors–will work past NJIT’s May 17, 2010 commencement to ready the 20-foot-long model steel bridge for the next step.

Tagged: department of civil and environmental engineering, competition, john schuring, taha marhaba, contests, giancarlo fricano, tien tran, steel bridge

NJIT Steel Bridge Team Sweeps Metro Regional Competition

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The ASCE Student Chapter at NJIT received first place in every competition that they entered at this weekend's 2010 Metropolitan Regional Conference held at FDU in Teaneck. Beginning on Friday evening, undergraduate civil engineering student Luz Zidziunas won the the Mead Technical Paper Competition for her paper "Ethics and the Engineer of 2025." On Saturday, NJIT's Steel Bridge Team again emerged as champions of the Regional AISC/ASCE Student Steel Bridge Competition. Under the highly able leadership of their advisors (Professors John Schuring, Alan Slaughter and Anthony Massari) and co-captains Tien Tran and Giancarlo Fricano, the NJIT team also placed first in every single scoring category including Structural Efficiency, Construction Economy, Stiffness, and Aesthetics. The team now advances to the Steel Bridge Nationals, which will be held at Purdue University on Memorial Day Weekend.

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