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[Cee-grad-students] [RSVP] The 18th Annual CEE Department Graduation Celebration! Thursday 6/5 @ 6pm
by CEE Department 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Dear CEE community, Please join us the evening of *Thursday June 5th* for the 18th Annual CEE Department Graduation Celebration, where we will commemorate our graduating students and the end of another fantastic year! Differing from the college-wide commencement ceremony, the CEE Graduation Celebration is a more personal chance to relax and celebrate with students, staff, and faculty from the CEE Department. Some short speeches will be made, graduation gifts will be given, and our annual Student Awards will be presented. While this event is generally less formal than commencement, celebratory dress is encouraged - we're here to have fun and recognize your accomplishments! Please *RSVP by May 30th*, at the link below: Click Here to RSVP <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvqrJrX0wdOA9otvq41euw3oyK-y1I8vB…> *When*: Thursday, June 5th, from 6:00-8:00 pm *Where*: The* Rooftop Terrace* on the *5th floor *of the *Academic and Student Recreation Center *(ASRC): 1800 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201 *Who is invited?* - CEE undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD students who have graduated/are intending to graduate between Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 - Their friends and family - CEE staff, faculty, and supporters - *NOTE:* Are you MECOP/CECOP and walking next year? In Capstone class, but finishing up courses in the fall term? A Master's/PhD student who's not sure which term they'll defend and graduate? *GREAT! You are still invited to our party!* We realize that not everyone takes a straight path to commencement, and some folks may not be around next summer to celebrate in 2025. We want to honor your accomplishments, so we invite you to attend whichever celebration works best for you. Let us know if you have any questions - we can't wait to celebrate with you! Best, CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] CEE Honors Thesis Defense Announcement: Crystal Jadach
by CEE Department 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

The CEE Department is pleased to announce Crystal Jadach's Honors Thesis Defense: "Candles, Toxins, and Environmental Injustice" *Date: *Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 *Time: *10:00 AM *Location: *online via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/82553960168 *Advisor: *Dr. Gwynn Johnson Please see the attached flyer for a summary of the presentation. We look forward to seeing you there! CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] [DEADLINE TODAY] Maseeh College Hiring Ambassadors for AY25-26!
by CEE Department 30 May '25

30 May '25

Students, The Maseeh College is hiring Student Ambassadors for the 25-26 school year - and applications are due *today, Friday May 30*! *Apply Here: Link to Application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzFCXAC6Yz_0r9GLWAZHtPTX4i9BrN06V…> *[Google Doc] *What is a Student Ambassador?* Maseeh College Student Ambassadors are a team of student leaders that represent the college and promote Engineering and Computer Science to a wide array of audiences. Responsibilities include: serving as a tour guide, leading outreach activities, assisting with events, and otherwise inspiring students and building community at the Maseeh College! Being a Student Ambassador is an excellent opportunity to work on campus, get to know other students, make important professional connections, build leadership skills, and enhance your overall college experience. *What is the required time commitment?* • ~10 hours/month, including Fridays, some evenings and weekends • Attend yearly training/team-building events and 1 meeting per month • Lead at least 2 tours per term • Pay rate is $16.25/hour Questions? Please contact Maseeh College Student Success & Recruitment Coordinator *Emily Hahn *at hahn2(a)pdx.edu. Best of luck to all applicants! CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] Registration Open for CE-QUAL-W2 Workshop, June 23 - 27
by CEE Department 29 May '25

29 May '25

Students, Registration is open for Dr. Scott Wells' annual CE-QUAL-W2 Water Quality Modeling Workshop, conducted in person in EB 315 from June 23 - 27. CE-QUAL-W2 is a longitudinal/vertical, unsteady hydrodynamic and water quality model. This workshop provides a thorough review of the background of the model’s water quality, hydrodynamic, and numerical algorithms; computer laboratory sessions for setting up and running the model; and a day where case studies of CE-QUAL-W2 applications will be presented. The cost of this workshop is typically $1700, but current PSU students can enroll for a special rate of $200! Additionally, you are eligible for 1 credit of *CE 405/505/605 Reading & Conference* with the completion of a final exercise. For more information, please see the attached document or visit the workshop website <https://www.ce.pdx.edu/w2/>. If you are interested in registering, please contact Dr. Scott Wells (wellss(a)pdx.edu) or CEE Department staff ( ceedept(a)pdx.edu) to receive the discount code and further instructions. Best, CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] Engineering Events - week of 5/26
by CEE Department 27 May '25

27 May '25

Hello students, Welcome back, to week 9! We hope you're refreshed from the long weekend and ready for the final sprint! *THIS WEEK* 5/26 - 6/1 Wednesday 5/28 - David E. Wedge Awards Ceremony - EB Atrium, 4pm - 6pm - Please join us *at the annual David. E Wedge Awards Ceremony, *where the Maseeh College will acknowledge faculty and staff excellence in a variety of categories, including teaching, diversity, mentorship, and service. This ceremony is a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and passion that our faculty and staff bring to the classroom each day, and an opportunity for us to come together as a community and honor those among us who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to Maseeh College! - BIKE MONTH: ITE-STEP Group Social Ride - PSU Urban Plaza, 5pm - ITE-STEP will be hosting their own social ride around the Downtown Portland Waterfront, and afterwards celebrate the end of Bike Month with games, food, and lots of time for socialization. We hope you'll join! More group rides can be found on the Shift2Bikes calendar, <https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/> with ITE-STEP events listed on the *flier attached*. Sunday 6/1 - BIKE MONTH: Bike Summer Kick Off - Peninsula Park <https://maps.app.goo.gl/p4bTTAfF4VyWaxEE8>, 1pm (3pm ride) - ITE-STEP members will attend the Bike Summer kickoff ride to celebrate the start of Pedalpalooza and the start to summer! Community event starts at 1pm, ride starts at 3! More group rides can be found on the Shift2Bikes calendar <https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/>. *NEXT WEEK* 6/2 and beyond Thursday 6/5 - CEE Final Capstone Presentations - EB 102 and EB 315, 4pm - 6pm - Please join us for the CEE graduating seniors' final Capstone presentation! Our graduating students have spent the better part of their senior year putting their coursework into practice on real-world engineering projects, spanning multiple disciplines and a diverse mix of clients. Come check out the hard work and incredible designs these students have been putting together over the past few months! - CEE Graduation Celebration - ASRC 5th Floor Terrace, 6pm - 8pm - Differing from the college-wide commencement ceremony, the CEE Graduation Celebration is a more personal chance for graduating students to relax and celebrate with their friends, family, and staff and faculty from the CEE Department. Some short speeches will be made, graduation gifts will be given, and our annual Student Awards will be presented! Please RSVP by Friday 5/30 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvqrJrX0wdOA9otvq41euw3oyK-y1I8vB…> . *flier attached* *RECURRING* throughout spring term Mondays - STEM Academic Coaching - EB 425, 12pm - 4pm - Academic Coaching sessions are where students can get help with learning strategies, reading & study strategies, time management, goal setting, motivation, and more. Book an appointment, or drop in! *flier attached* *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] DOWNTIME - 5/26/2025 - noon - license and print servers
by Janaka Jayawardena 22 May '25

22 May '25

On Memorial Day, May 26th, we will be performing some significant software updates to two subsystems: - Concurrent Software Licenses served from Linux (includes Matlab as well as various EDA tools) - Printing in MCECS The work could take up to 2 hours to complete depending on what we run into. (Although our expectation is that it should be completed sooner.) If you have any questions, please contact: support(a)cat.pdx.edu -- Janaka Jayawardena IT Director - MCECS _______________________________________________ Allofthem mailing list -- allofthem(a)lists.cecs.pdx.edu To unsubscribe send an email to allofthem-leave(a)lists.cecs.pdx.edu

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[Cee-grad-students] [CEE Graduate Students] ETM 505 - Prompt Engineering for LLM - Summer 2025
by CEE Department 22 May '25

22 May '25

CEE Graduate Students, ETM is offering a 1-credit learning lab course this summer on prompt engineering for large language models. A flyer is attached with more details about the course. If you are interested in taking this course, *contact your faculty advisor to request approval to include this course as an elective in your degree plan.* Contact ETM Information <etminfo(a)pdx.edu> with questions or assistance with registration. Kiley *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] CE Undergraduates: New Transportation Design Elective Available Fall 2025
by CEE Department 21 May '25

21 May '25

CE Undergraduates, We are excited to announce that *CE 410: Smart Cities*, taught by Dr. Tanmoy Bhowmik, will be offered this upcoming Fall term! *CE 410: Smart Cities: "This course explores the foundations of Smart Cities with an emphasis on the design principles and data-driven technologies shaping modern urban transportation systems. Through topics like multimodal capacity, intelligent infrastructure, and urban mobility trade-offs, students gain practical insight into designing sustainable and efficient smart city networks."* - *PREREQUISITE: CE 351: Introduction to Transportation Engineering* *CE 410: Smart Cities will count as a Technical Design Elective option for Civil Engineering students. *In addition, the following courses are also approved as Transportation Design Electives: - CE 450 Transportation Safety Analysis - CE 458 Public Transportation Systems - CE 459 Transportation Operations - CE 462 Traffic Engineering Applications and Signal Timing - CE 493 Design and Operation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure CE 410: Smart Cities will count as one of two required prerequisite options for CE 484 Capstone. Please see the Capstone prerequisite requirements in the PSU Bulletin <https://pdx.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/bulletin/courses/ce-civil-enginee…>, and reach out to your advisor if you have any questions: www.pdx.edu/cee/undergraduate-advising <https://www.pdx.edu/civil-environmental-engineering/undergraduate-advising> . CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] Undergraduate Students Needed for CEE Photographs Friday, June 6th!
by CEE Department 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hello CEE Undergraduate Students, We are looking for undergraduate students to be part of a photography campaign showing off civil and environmental engineering work. You don't need to prepare or do anything extra, we just want to capture the awesome work you do! We need fresh website photos to communicate what it is like to be a part of CEE. If you are available and interested, please reply to this email. *Time: *Friday, June 6th from 9 AM - 1 PM (let us know if you can only attend part of this time) *Location: *Engineering Building labs and outside the building Dr. Diane Moug (dmoug(a)pdx.edu) is leading this effort- please reach out if you have any questions! Example of a photo that needs updating.... not our student, and not our lab :) [image: {883FCCAA-6115-4F92-BD8D-17EE8D645B4C}.png] *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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[Cee-grad-students] Painting in CEE Spaces This Week
by CEE Department 20 May '25

20 May '25

Hello students, This is a heads up that the PSU Facilities team will be retouching paint in the following CEE spaces this week: - EB 202U (CEE Department mailroom) - EB 226 (student lounge) - EB 310 (classroom) - EB 315 (classroom) - EB 380 (classroom) The department mailroom (for those with access) and the student lounge can still be used during this time; just be cautious around any materials stored in there while work is in progress. In classrooms, the team will be working around existing class/meeting schedules, primarily in the very early morning. Most (if not all) of the painting should be done by the end of this week. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns! CEE Department *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept(a)pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept(a)pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee

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