civil engineering
Student Researchers Share Insight into Summer Projects
CSC² has supported nearly 300 students in undergraduate research projects across the three colleges.
5 Questions with Alumna and Geotechnical Consultant Julia Moriarty
Geotechnical engineer Julia Moriarty ('94) loves watching the details of how things are built—from roads to bridges to fire stations.
Wildcats Do and Dare
What might the world look like if, rather than wondering about some distant future, we took daily action toward the tomorrow of our dreams? Meet Wildcats who are doing exactly that.
Jordan Beach Shook Up the Chico State Civil Engineering Department
As an outstanding student, tutor, club leader, and mentor, Jordan Beach shook up Civil Engineering at Chico State.
Fond Farewell: Civil Engineering Professor Emeritus John Teasdale
John Teasdale was known for being a rigorous educator with a great sense of humor and passion for environmental engineering.
Engineering for a Better Tomorrow
Whether focused on clean drinking water or eliminating single-use plastics, engineering students spent the last year tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Water Contamination Goes Under the Microscope
A team of faculty and student researchers is examining the magnitude of water contamination that resulted from the Camp Fire, as well as public health and environmental implications.
Students Restore Spirit of Caper Acres
A team of interdisciplinary students devoted nine months and 2,744 volunteer hours to rehabilitate Caper Acres, an iconic children's playground in Chico. Watch the video.
Finding Answers in the River
An interdisciplinary team of Chico State faculty and graduate students conduct research on the Sacramento River to establish predictable patterns in drowning cases and create an app to aid law enforcement in decreasing recovery time.
Creating Community Brings Comfort to International Student
Civil engineering major Jasem Alhumaidi moved half a world away from home when he came to Chico from Kuwait four years ago but he found comfort in creating his own community here through campus clubs.
Dennis Murphy to Receive Honorary Degree
In light of the lives he helps change every day—here and across the Pacific Northwest—businessman, philanthropist, and '94 alumnus Dennis Murphy returns to campus to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
The Quest for Sounder Structures
Curt Haselton, a Chico State alum and civil engineering professor, leads the development of the SP3 software that can evaluate and predict the damages a building might receive in the event of an earthquake, making it possible to improve building code to minimize overall damages.
Big Finish For Chico State’s Tiny House
CSU, Chico's Tiny House Club designed and built a home measuring less than 200 square feet, impressing judges at the recent Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Tiny House Competition.
Civil Engineering Alum Impresses with International Assistance
When landslides destroyed roadways in Georgia, the country turned to the U.S. Forest Service for assistance, specifically, Wildcat alumna Angelica Perez-Delgado.
Small House, Big Aspirations
Nearly 40 students from across campus are participating in a tiny house competition sponsored by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.