Solving equations and exploring dams may not sound like fun activities for some, but they bring Anna Babchanik a world of joy. As early as grade school, she knew she wanted a career where she could ...

Bridges, roads, buildings, railways, distribution systems, canals, dams, even lighthouses. Yes, lighthouses. If you encountered any of these structures today, or stopped to marvel at one on a recent ...

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Civil engineering is the design and construction of public works, such as dams, bridges and other large infrastructure projects. It is one of the oldest branches of engineering, dating back to when ...