Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering and Mechanics. For detailed information about all other aspects of CAEM, please visit the department website.

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Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics News

Photo of Old Main taken from the west, with the fountain in the foreground.

UA Makes Major Leap in US News & World Report Rankings

Sept. 14, 2020 | Nick Prevenas

The UA is ranked No. 97 overall – up 20 spots from last year's ranking – and No. 40 among public universities. It is the university's first appearance in the top 100 since 2009 and its overall score of 61 marks an all-time high for UA in these rankings.

2020 Rankings >>

Engineering Student Projects Move Toward Commercialization

Aug. 4, 2020 | Paul Tumarkin

Through Tech Launch Arizona's Student Innovation Challenge, engineering students receive funds to develop a mushroom cultivation system and a mobile app for monitoring pavement conditions.

Student Innovation Challenge >>

Seniors Build Successful Projects Despite COVID-19 Setbacks

June 30, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Using online meeting software and materials found around the house, and with a whole lot of determination and discipline, seniors overcame challenges associated with the pandemic to succeed with their capstone designs and prototypes.

Persistence Despite Pandemic >>