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Engineering alumnus named inaugural president of new STEM-focused university

College of Engineering appoints nine new faculty across research, teaching roles

Six engineering researchers receive Institute of Energy and the Environment awards

Q&A: What are the impacts of road salt on the environment, vehicles and more?

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

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18-19

2026 PHRC Housing Conference


The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

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Mar
18-19

8th Residential Building Design & Construction Conference


The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State

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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