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The improvement of urban infrastructure and access to clean water are among the 14 engineering grand challenges identified by the National Academy of Engineering. At Kansas State University's Department of Civil Engineering, you will directly address these challenges through extensive research with the help of an award-winning faculty and multiple laboratories, including the Civil Infrastructures Systems Laboratory.
Here, research projects focus on geotechnical engineering, pavement and materials engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, structural engineering, surface/groundwater hydrology, hydraulic engineering, and environmental engineering.
Breakthroughs to emerge from this department’s research and beyond inform its Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in civil engineering. Whichever level you’re on, you are encouraged to apply theory to practice as you conduct research, experiment with ideas that will shape a better world, and advance your career.
The proven outcomes of Kansas State University's civil engineering department
Fahed Salahat
“Completing my PhD at Kansas State University significantly shaped my career by deepening my understanding of the fundamentals of structural engineering," he says. "The combination of a strong theoretical foundation and exposure to..”
Kahao Lim
“Taking classes in areas outside my area of expertise kept me humble and motivated by reminding me what it is like to be a beginner that lacks skills and knowledge, but has the passion to learn and improve,” says Lim. “It can help you..”
Poornima Patil
“Each of these experiential learning opportunities equipped me with a well-rounded skill set, blending academic knowledge with practical experience,” says Patil. “Which is invaluable for a successful career in civil engineering..”
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Graduate outcomes and career development
At Stantec, Kahao Lim works in the process engineering group on drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and industrial treatment projects. Poornima Patil is an assistant professor at Jamestown University where she develops and teaches courses in civil engineering, and collaborates with colleagues and industry partners in groundbreaking research to advance her respective field. Fahed Salahat is a structural designer at STAND Structural Engineering Inc, exercising his expertise in the modelling and analysis of structures.
Their successes are a common sight at Kansas State University’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, where there is a good track record for career placement, and a US$97,695 average starting salary.
The Career Centres are keen on keeping these figures. They are guiding students to be workforce ready, and linking them with employers when hosting career fairs. The Graduate Student Council (GSC) runs professional development seminars to develop fundamental skills in networking, grant writing, presentation, and more. Aspiring leaders can join the semester-long Graduate Student Leadership Development Programme, or gain science communication skills through the Kansas Science Communication Initiative (KSCI).
