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$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network | Penn State University

$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network

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As large wildfires become more frequent in the eastern U.S., a new research initiative based at Penn State will develop big-picture goals for future study. Erica Smithwick, director of the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at the University, will lead the effort.

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Materials Research Institute seed grants aim to spark interdisciplinary research | Penn State University

Dec 22, 2025 | psu.edu

Materials Research Institute seed grants aim to spark interdisciplinary research
Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity | Penn State University

Dec 22, 2025 | psu.edu

Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity
Industry leaders join Penn State to shape the future of Sustainable Labs Program | Penn State University

Dec 22, 2025 | psu.edu

Industry leaders join Penn State to shape the future of Sustainable Labs Program
Dipanjan Pan named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors | Penn State University

Dec 22, 2025 | psu.edu

Dipanjan Pan named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health | Penn State University

Dec 18, 2025 | psu.edu

Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health
Center for Plant Excellence announces grant award recipients | Penn State University

Dec 18, 2025 | psu.edu

Center for Plant Excellence announces grant award recipients
$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network | Penn State University

Dec 17, 2025 | psu.edu

$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network
LionGlass windows, windshields in development with Vitro Architectural Glass | Penn State University

Dec 17, 2025 | psu.edu

LionGlass windows, windshields in development with Vitro Architectural Glass

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