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Penn State undergrads place in regional, national civil engineering competitions

Li Li recognized by Earth and space association with medal, lecture

Three engineering researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

Media mention: ‘Federal program is finally incorporating climate change into precipitation frequency estimates’

Farshad Rajabipour named co-editor in chief of civil engineering journal

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State University is a welcoming and diverse community that provides excellence in education, innovative research, and impactful service to achieve the highest quality of life for all through sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems that protect and restore the natural and built environment. Established in 1881, CEE is internationally recognized for excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement, and for the preparation of our undergraduate and graduate students to meet the future challenges of society.

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The Penn State Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, established in 1881, is internationally recognized for excellence in the preparation of undergraduate and graduate engineers through the integration of education, research, and leadership.

Penn State University

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

208 Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building 

556 White Course Dr 

University Park, PA 16802-1408

Phone: 814-863-3084