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At first glance, it might appear that many of the "hot" new technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, advanced communications, and information technology are outside the sphere of civil engineering. However, these fields have the potential to have a significant impact on civil engineering. For example, genetically engineered microorganisms can be used in the manufacture of high-strength building materials, and biotechnology techniques can be used to eliminate the need for plumbing systems. While the driving force for these technologies comes from outside civil engineering, civil engineers need to understand them and exploit them to the public's advantage in ways that are safe, durable, and environmentally friendly. Security issues
raised by the events of 9/11 have mandated changes in the way skyscrapers
and airports are built, while environmental concerns are forcing
modifications in how wastewater is treated and how water is supplied
and distributed. Technologies such as sensors and actuators can
enable "smart infrastructure" that can be monitored, operated,
and maintained in an automated and controlled fashion. We invite you to explore our web site further and to contact us with any questions you may have. Applications for admission (undergraduate and graduate), course descriptions, and maps and directions to the department are available on line, as are directories for our faculty and staff. We encourage you to come and see for yourself the exciting educational opportunities we have to offer, through either one of the University of Delaware's visitation weekends or a personally arranged tour. Michael J. Chajes |
Civil engineering is the oldest branch of engineering, but its long
history in no way diminishes the need for those in the field to
be at the cutting edge. We are learning how to exploit new technology
while developing the skills and knowledge to solve modern problems
and address new challenges, including, for example, security, the
environment, and infrastructure renewal. In this first decade of
the twenty-first century, civil engineering is a mature profession
that is redefining itself in terms of current needs and modern technologies.
If
engineering is being practiced differently in the early part of
the 21st century from how it was practiced 50 or 100 years ago,
then it follows that engineers must be educated differently, too.
At the University of Delaware, we are responsive to the changing
face of civil engineering, and we're proud of our department's contributions
to civil and environmental engineering practice, knowledge, and
innovation. Training world-class civil and environmental engineers
is our foremost objective. Through problem-based classroom instruction,
real-world internship experiences, and thought-provoking research
opportunities, we provide a superior engineering education at all
levels.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware | Newark, DE 19716-3120
phone: 302-831-2442 | e-mail CEE | fax: 302-831-3640
