Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT focuses on designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, water supply systems, and environmental protection solutions. It combines technical expertise with innovative research to improve safety, sustainability, and resilience of the human environment. Faculty and students work on projects related to sustainable development, water resources, transportation, and environmental health. The department emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating engineering principles with environmental sciences, to address global challenges like climate change, urbanization, and resource management.