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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.

Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics News

Old Engineering building

Engineering Fraternity Looks to Extend Streak in Float Contest

The football-themed float is made mostly from wood, cardboard and recycled materials from previous floats, in keeping theta Tau's commitment to sustainability.
student working on project

Hispanic Engineering Group Gives Free Computer Lessons to Tucson Community

Workshops cover using Microsoft Word to create a résumé, Excel to create a budget spreadsheet, and Google to search for and apply for online jobs.
Old Engineering building

Ground Water Sustainability and Climate Change

NASA Space Grant student studies groundwater and climate issues affecting the Southwest.
Earthquake site

UA Engineer’s Superlaminates are Industrial Surgery for Failing Infrastructure

Professor Emeritus Mo Ehsani might have an answer to the deadly threats posed by the failing infrastructure we rely on but rarely fix or upgrade -- fiber-reinforced polymers.

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