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News

Civil engineering team wins cost estimation competition for third year in a row

Wangda Zuo elected fellow of international engineering society

MEDIA MENTION: ‘Science in Orbit: Results Published on Space Station Research in 2024’

NSF CAREER Award: Supporting architectural design with artificial intelligence

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center to host residential construction conference

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2025 ASCE Mid-Atlantic East & West Student Symposium

Penn State University Park

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About the Department

 
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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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About

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