About the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering

The Texas Tech University Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering has earned international prominence in several areas. Traditionally, one of the broadest of engineering disciplines, Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at Texas Tech has recently expanded its curriculum to encompass even more academic options in response to societal needs. In addition to the bachelor's degree based on structural, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, construction, and water resources, students now have opportunities for course work and research experience leading to masters and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, a master's degree in environmental engineering, and a graduate certificate in construction engineering and management. The Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering Building houses excellent laboratories, classrooms, and computer facilities for teaching and research.

Department News

Dr. Hoyoung Seo Wins Jerry S. Rawls Distinguished Undergraduate Educator Faculty Award for Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
Dr. Seo has been recognized as a recipient of the Jerry S. Rawls Distinguished Undergraduate Educator Faculty Award for his exceptional dedication to engineering education. With a passion for inspiring and challenging his students to achieve their fullest potential, Dr. Seo consistently goes above and beyond in and out of the classroom and beyond to prepare students for long-term success. This award celebrates his commitment to innovative and creative teaching, both inside and outside the classroom, and serves as an inspiration for educators everywhere to strive for excellence in engineering education.

 

Dr. Kayleigh Millerick Wins George T. and Gladys Abell-Hanger Faculty Award

 

 

 

Avoiding Disasters Through Engineering
Click here to view the Texas Tech Today article featuring Dr. Ting Lin's research...

 

 

Joining Forces
Click here to view the Texas Tech Today article discussing Don Bundock's plans for the capstone course...

 

 

Empowering Student Success: Ashley Idehen and the National Society of Black Engineers at the Annual Convention
Ashley Idehen, an environmental engineering graduate student in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering and National TORCH Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), recently attended the NSBE's Annual Convention along with the Texas Tech chapter... read more

 

Dr. Danny Reible Inducted as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

 

 

 

Dr. Ting Lin and Doctoral Student Xiao Luo Contribute to Study on Ice Sheet Melting in Antarctica and Greenland
Click here to view the Texas Tech Today article dicussing their research...

Dr. Moon Won Appointed as Texas Tech Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation (TechMRT) Director

CECE Student Team Wins First Place in the Southwest Region of the 2022 Student Design-Build Competition
The High Plains Design and Construction team at Texas Tech won the regional (first phase) Design-Build competition this semester and will move on to the second phase... read more

CECE Faculty Member Contributes to Study on “Forever Chemicals”
Click here to view The Guardian news article...