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New design approach may help slash the price of ultra-durable concrete

Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska’s thawing permafrost

New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide

Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

Penn State Engineering climbs to No. 28 in US News rankings of best grad colleges

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State is a welcoming and innovative community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to advancing the quality of life for all through sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure systems. Our mission is to address complex and evolving societal needs in both the natural and built environments by delivering an outstanding education, conducting impactful research, and providing inspirational service to society and our profession.

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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