Chase Plager’s Innovative Approach to Asphalt
Cal Poly Civil Engineering student, Chase Plager, is making waves in the industry by rethinking the way we use asphalt. Through his collaboration with faculty and industry professionals, Plager is…
Kelly Turbin’s Impact on Civil Engineering Students
Through his dedication to giving back, Kelly Turbin has helped pave the way for future engineers by turning gratitude into tangible opportunities. Kelly Turbin's contributions extend beyond the classroom and…
CE/ENVE Career Fairs Recap
Providing students with direct access to industry leaders and career opportunities is a top priority for our department. This January, we successfully hosted two exclusive career fairs aimed at connecting…
ASCE Student Championships
Mark your calendars for June 27-29, 2025, as Cal Poly SLO proudly hosts the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships. The prestigious event brings together the brightest civil engineering students from…
Meet Civil Engineering Student Keira Nesbit! Photography by Julianna Wild
CEENVE Student Spotlight: Keira Nesbit
Our Student Spotlight series highlights our academic community's talented and passionate CE/ENVE students. In our latest feature, we proudly showcase Keira Nesbit!Major: Civil EngineeringHometown: San Diego, CAWhat made you choose…
Cal Poly CE/ENVE Students Honored at State Capitol for Outstanding Achievements
On February 3, 2025, Cal Poly Civil Engineering student Corinne Watson and Environmental Engineering student Sierra Hollinsworth were among twenty-seven students honored by California lawmakers at the state capitol in…
Professor Anurag Pande Selected as STEM-NET Faculty Fellow
Cal Poly Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, Anurag Pande, has been selected as a STEM-NET faculty fellow for the 2024-25 academic year. This prestigious fellowship supports faculty in advancing research…
Seismic Testing with Structural Engineering Professor Giovanni De Francesco
When it comes to earthquake resilience, Cal Poly's structural engineering professor, Giovanni de Francesco, believes in going beyond theory. Since joining the College of Engineering in 2023, he has embarked…
The 2024 Fall Convocation at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center. Distinguished Scholarship awardee Bing Qu, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering.
Photo by Joe Johnston/University Photographer/Cal Poly 9-16-24
Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair, Bing Qu, Honored with Distinguished Scholarship Award
Bing Qu, professor and chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Cal Poly, was recently awarded the prestigious Distinguished Scholarship Award by Cal Poly President, Jeffrey D. Armstrong,…
Civil engineering students Adam Loewenherz and Brooke Harris work on the mold for the Cal Poly concrete canoe in the team's shed near Building 13.
Cal Poly Civil Engineering is Ranked No.1 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
The Cal Poly College of Engineering continues to make its mark as a national leader, securing top honors in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In…