Evolving AI+CEE
AI + CEE WORKSHOP
Building trust in AI:
Leveraging LLMs to streamline contract documentation and elevate CEE practice
May 14, 2026
Illini Center | Chicago, IL
This hands-on workshop is designed to bring CEE professionals from basic AI usage to high-fidelity workflows. Using a "Break-to-Learn" model, participants will learn by doing, building complex assistants and intentionally breaking them to understand the boundaries of LLM and how to develop reliable AI outputs that can be trusted in high-consequence CEE projects.
Participants receive 6 PDHs and a certificate of completion.
REGISTRATION FEE: $1290
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 4, 2026
Early-bird discount available until April 1, 2026.
Questions? Contact us
For questions about AI + CEE workshop registration or any of our AI graduate programs contact:
Meg C. Griffin, PE
Assistant Director for Graduate Programs
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
mgriffn@illinois.edu
For questions about the AI + CEE courses and workshops, including more technical information on speakers and sessions, please contact:
Hadi Meidani
Associate Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
meidani@illinois.edu
Graduate Programs
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Illinois currently offers coursework that provides graduate-level expertise in both AI and a technical domain in CEE. Students can choose to complete these courses as part of their MS track or as a Certificate.
AI + CEE
MS Track
The AI + Civil and Environmental Engineering non-thesis Master’s track emphasizes AI and machine learning and includes courses that balance AI methodology and disciplinary contents from different CEE areas of study.
AI + CEE
Certificate
Not sure about applying for a master's program? Students can receive a certificate in a specialized area within civil and environmental engineering, including AI, by completing 3-4 courses for 12 credit hours.
Professional Development
In addition to our graduate coursework in both AI and a technical domain in CEE, the department is also excited to expanding is educational offerings through its new AI+CEE Short Course program. The ongoing program has included a one-day course exploring strategic AI implementation at all levels of practice, as well as a one-day technical workshop to for CEE professionals to streamline their workflows.
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