In response to a growing population and expanding economy, society constantly invests in new building and construction projects. Students in the program gain the creative and professional skills necessary to meet these demands by learning to develop building concepts and systems; design the structures, support systems and accesses; and implement the designs and organize construction.
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From bridge projects to highway improvements, CAECM students develop professionally and gain the interpersonal and creative skills required to succeed.
Architectural engineering students learn to apply engineering principles to the design, planning and construction of buildings. Students learn to utilize problem-solving skills to form alternative solutions for structural systems; heating and air conditioning systems; plumbing and fire protection systems; and electrical and lighting systems. Design efforts may also focus on how buildings use energy and how to optimize construction of the building.
The civil engineering program has two main research areas: infrastructure design, which covers basic analysis and design of infrastructure elements, and infrastructure systems, which covers basic analysis and design of systems which support the infrastructure. As a student, you will learn to design, develop and maintain structures and infrastructures necessary to support civilization like bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment systems and buildings. Civil engineering addresses the conception, design and construction of large public and private projects.
As a student, you will develop into a manager with a strong understanding of technical and management principles and application to today's complex construction projects. The curriculum is based on a design-construct-maintain continuum. You'll master engineering concepts and construction practices and develop the business, legal, and management proficiency necessary to execute a construction project, problem solve, and think creatively to ensure projects are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner.
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Event: April 8, 2025 12:30 PM
On Tuesday April 8, graduating seniors at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science will gather at Fifth Third Arena to present their final capstone projects at the annual Engineering EXPO. Presented by DRT Holdings, LLC, this the first year all undergraduate engineering departments are participating in the CEAS EXPO.
February 28, 2025
After earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering, working for several years in industry, and ultimately being laid off due to the pandemic, Kara Stall made the decision to return to academia to pursue her doctoral degree. Her journey to the University of Cincinnati was facilitated by her former undergraduate advisor connecting her with her current PhD advisor. Upon her arrival, she wasted no time getting involved in the UC community, serving as a TA for five courses in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, serving on the executive board of the Civil Engineering Graduate Student Association, and was recently named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
February 27, 2025
As a student in the Cincinnati Public Schools system, a major partner of the University of Cincinnati, he realized there were opportunities and resources available to him that, if taken, would greatly impact his future. Now an alumnus of the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science, earning a degree in construction management, Hunter looks fondly upon his experience as a Bearcat. Currently, he works at Messer Construction Co. as an environmental health and safety coordinator.
