Kevin Houser presents on stage.

Lighting the way

Kevin Houser joins Oregon State as first professor of architectural engineering.

Meagan Wengrove at her desk in front of her research on computer screens.

Protecting coastal regions with natural defenses

Researchers are leading a project to learn how natural features can better protect coastal areas.

Two researchers stand in a lab and examine a sample of concrete.

The fight to protect infrastructure

Isgor Burkan and former graduate student Ali Reza Erbektas (‘18 M.S., Civil Engineering) examine a sample of concrete in the lab.

Erdem Coleri examines a testing device in his lab.

Driving innovation

Erdem Coleri performs sensor adjustments on the Oregon Field Tack Coat Tester, which ODOT will use to evaluate the longevity of materials used to bind the layers of pavement.

Students practice presentations in front of industry coaches.

Competition catalyzes career readiness

Students, faculty, and industry partners share their experiences in the annual Associated Schools of Construction student competition.

Tim Sissel at Reser Stadium

Helping students achieve their potential

Industry partners of the College of Engineering’s School of Civil and Construction Engineering share why they're involved with Oregon State.

Recent graduate Rachel Yonamine stands outside near greenery.

Building beyond boundaries

Recent graduate Rachel Yonamine (B.S. Civil Engineering ’19)

Faculty member and student discuss research in lab.

Oregon State research sets the bar

Recent research at Oregon State has been adopted into national codes and standards, helping to protect public safety and health.

Judy Liu sits on the stairs in Kearney Hall

Seismic fuses designed to save buildings from earthquakes

Judy Liu, professor of structural engineering, explores resilient steel structures, with a focus on seismic and disproportionate collapse resistance.

Undergraduate students studying at a table in Kearney Hall

Oregon State offers new undergraduate degree in architectural engineering

The new degree prepares students to work with architects and civil and construction engineers to design appealing, resilient, and efficient buildings.