New York University - Department of Civil and Urban Engineering

The Department of Civil and Urban Engineering involves its faculty in a wide variety of state-of-the-art research, and in the development of innovative curricula for the civil engineers and construction managers of the 21st century. Our mission is to develop graduates capable of contributing to and advancing the practice of civil engineering and construction management and their sub-disciplines. Our faculty actively participates in scholarly research activities, allowing us to be up-to-date in our areas of expertise and to incorporate research into our teaching. Through research, we contribute to finding better ways of developing and managing our vital civil infrastructure systems, including transportation, water supply/distribution, and waste disposal.