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News

College of Engineering to raise support for student success on GivingTuesday

AI-powered model predicts floods, improves water management worldwide

Water, AI researcher honored with IEE 'Person of the Year' award

Clark Scholars Program receives additional $11M investment from Clark Foundation

Two engineering researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

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Nov
19

2025 Hankin Distinguished Lecture

Robb Hall in Hintz Family Alumni Center
4:00 PM

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Nov
20

Water Above- and Below-Ground

Zoom
11:00 a.m. ET

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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