Environmental engineering combines scientific and engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment in order to protect human health, natural resources, and natural environments.

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering participates in the Graduate Master's Co-op Option in Engineering. For detailed information about the Co-op Program and curriculum requirements, ...

With a century dedicated to research and teaching in the field, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is ranked among the top departments in the nation. Our award-winning faculty ...

With a century dedicated to research and teaching in the field, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is ranked among the top departments in the nation. Our award-winning faculty ...

Take the next step in your career with a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. CU Boulder is one of the leading environmental engineering programs in the ...

Cleaner water. Alternative sources of energy. Carbon-neutral fossil fuels. What if you could use your engineering mind to make the wor1d a cleaner, healthier place? Integrating engineering principles ...

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Emily holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from CU Boulder.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Engineers Week 2025, an annual special section that showcases a variety of ...