Stephanie Martinovich, Author at cee.mit.edu

MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2022

February 19, 2022 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

John Cohn and Franz-Josef Ulm, along with 19 additional MIT alumni, are honored for significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education. MIT engineers John Cohn and Franz-Josef Ulm and are among 111 new members and […]

3 Questions: Slowing down climate change with plant and soil carbon storage

December 8, 2021 | Research | Stephanie Martinovich

New research explores the historical trends of changes in vegetation under rising levels of CO2 Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been increasing since the industrial revolution due to human activities. Burning fossil fuels, releasing […]

MIT Professors Alm, Buehler and Zhao among world’s most highly cited researchers for 2021

November 19, 2021 | News | Stephanie Martinovich

Three researchers affiliated with the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have been recognized in the 2021 Highly Cited Researchers List compiled by Clarivate Analytics. The annual list identifies the world’s most influential researchers who […]

Lydia Bourouiba Elected 2021 American Physical Society Fellow

October 18, 2021 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

MIT professor receives prestigious honor for outstanding contributions to physics and pioneering a new field […]

Colette Heald and Ali Jadbabaie on the New CEE Climate, Environment and Sustainability Master’s Degree Program

September 16, 2021 | MEng | Stephanie Martinovich

Graduate Officer and Germeshausen Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Colette Heald has dedicated her career to investigating global atmospheric composition and chemistry and its impact on air […]

Egypt could face extreme water scarcity within the decade due to population and economic growth

August 2, 2021 | Research | Stephanie Martinovich

New study shows Egypt will import more water than water supplied by the Nile if changes are not made Egypt will import more water (virtual water) than the water supplied by the Nile, if the population […]

Robert Logcher, professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering, dies at 85

July 28, 2021 | News | Stephanie Martinovich

Longtime faculty member was a pioneer in developing the computer programming systems used in structural design MIT Professor Emeritus Robert D. Logcher ’58, SM ’60, SCD ’62, an accomplished civil and environmental engineer who helped advance […]

New approach could change how we track extreme air pollution events

July 1, 2021 | Research | Stephanie Martinovich

Study demonstrates the power of low-cost air quality sensors during volcanic eruption When extreme and dangerous air pollution events strike and blanket the air with hazardous levels of pollution, it causes a major threat to public […]

Summer research program inspires PhD trajectory

June 29, 2021 | Alumni | Stephanie Martinovich

Plata Lab sparks MSRP alumna, Nathalie Thelmaque to pursue her passion For Nathalie Thelemaque, pursuing a doctoral degree wasn’t in her future plans until she was an undergraduate participant in the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP); […]

Markus Buehler Awarded 2021 Daniel C. Drucker Medal

June 21, 2021 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

Professor Markus Buehler has been awarded the 2021 Daniel C. Drucker Medal by the Applied Mechanics Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The Drucker Medal was established in 1997 in honor of American […]

Prof. Oral Buyukozturk Receives Hojjat Adeli Award for Innovation in Computing

June 11, 2021 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

Professor Oral Buyukozturk received the 2020 Hojjat Adeli Award for Innovation in Computing for his journal paper “Collaborative duty cycling strategies in energy harvesting sensor networks” published in the Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. […]

New study examines topology optimization of rigid interlocking assemblies

May 17, 2021 | Research | Stephanie Martinovich

Building materials and construction is growing and responsible for 11 percent of carbon emissions. How can we design and build better materials and structures that can reduce emissions and have better impacts on the environment? These […]

Desirée Plata and Justin Steil win Edgerton Faculty Award

April 21, 2021 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

CEE and DUSP faculty members recognized for excellence in leadership, service, and impactful work tackling environmental and social justice issues. MIT associate professors Desirée Plata and Justin Steil have been named recipients of the 2020-21 Harold […]

Researchers develop Bluetooth powered “virtual virus” to track COVID-19’s spread

April 2, 2021 | Research | Stephanie Martinovich

A virtual virus spread between smartphones could help track disease transmissions in real-time Throughout the country we have seen states lifting social-distancing measures and spring breakers crowding the beaches of Miami. What is the effect that […]

Josephine Carstensen receives NSF CAREER award for outstanding research and education

March 25, 2021 | Awards | Stephanie Martinovich

The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected an MIT School of Engineering professor, who is developing new methods for sustainable design, to receive its most prestigious award for junior faculty members. Josephine Carstensen, an assistant professor in […]