Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Headshot of Peyman Abbaszadeh. Peyman is wearing a blue suit.
September 27th 2024

Peyman Abbaszadeh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Receives DOE Grant

We are proud to announce that Peyman Abbaszadeh, Assistant Professor in the...
Google streetview image of Burnside at 3rd Avenue.
September 25th 2024

A Bridgeless Interval: Better Block PSU Reimagines Burnside Street

As plans move forward for an earthquake-ready replacement of Portland's Burnside...
Highway and trees during wildfire with deep red and orange sky
September 24th 2024

New grant will train PSU students to support community resilience in the face of extreme events

In a world where extreme weather events and natural hazards are becoming...
The stretch of South Sheridan street that is the focus of the project. Highway overpasses are overhead and no sidewalks are present.
August 29th 2024

Better Block PSU Gives International School of Portland a Neighborhood Makeover

Not far from Portland State University, down a little road tucked under three...
Photos from the PSU study abroad program showing group participants in a boat and some transportation instrastructure.
August 29th 2024

Denmark Study Abroad Contextualizes Bicycle Infrastructure for Students

Since 2011, Portland State University and the Initiative for Bicycle and...
People walking and biking in California along the coast
July 24th 2024

Creating a Statewide Biking and Walking Database for California

Knowing how many people use walking and bicycling infrastructure is crucial...
a drone carrying a package
July 24th 2024

Flying Freight: PSU Researcher Explores Logistics of Drone Deliveries

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are increasingly being used to...
City Line in Spokane
April 29th 2024

PSU Researchers Will Develop Safe System Tools for Washington Department of Transportation

In a new project that's just getting underway, Portland State University...
Diane Moug
March 25th 2024

Seeking Soil Stability: Diane Moug Tackles Traction and Wins a CAREER Award

Civil Engineering Professor Diane Moug career trajectory emphasizes a dedication...
Headshots of Eun Jun Choi, Holly Querin, and Isa Swain
March 20th 2024

Three Portland State University Students Receive WTS Transportation Scholarships

Each year, the Portland Chapter of WTS awards scholarships to assist exceptional...
The Portland streetcar, TriMet bus, and TriMet MAX train all pass through an intersection near the Urban Center on the Portland State University campus. Overlaying the image are columns of 1s and 0s in the PSU green color.
March 20th 2024

What's new in Transportation Data at PSU? Updates on PORTAL and BikePed Portal

Portland State University's Transportation Research and Education Center...
Diane moug headshot, next to an image of soil and grass.
March 19th 2024

Diane Moug, Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Receives NSF CAREER Grant

We are proud to announce that Diane Moug, an assistant professor who teaches...