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What is Civil Engineering?

Civil engineering is the design and construction of public works, such as dams, bridges, and other large infrastructure projects. It’s a science that includes various disciplines, including soils, structures, geology, and other fields. Civil Engineering has many sub-disciplines.

It is one of the oldest branches of engineering, dating back to when people first started living in permanent settlements and began shaping their environments to suit their needs.

Civil engineers frequently work on complex projects which involve many technical, economic, social, and environmental factors.

Civil Engineering Disciplines

Explore some of the disciplines of Civil Engineering (more disciplines will be added soon). Read all about them and check out the different activities and resources.

Women in Civil Engineering

The current state of women in the construction industry is that they need to be more represented. According to the National Women's Law Center, women comprise only 9% of the construction industry workforce. Here is more information about Women in the Construction industry.

Additional Resources

STEM Activities

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