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Institute of Energy and the Environment awards eight Penn State researchers | Penn State University

Institute of Energy and the Environment awards eight Penn State researchers

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The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) has recognized eight Penn State researchers for outstanding contributions to energy and environmental research, scholarship and mentorship.

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Registration open for 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium

Mar 2, 2026

Registration open for 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium
March 19 sustainability webinar to focus on careers in outdoor education | Penn State University

Mar 2, 2026 | psu.edu

March 19 sustainability webinar to focus on careers in outdoor education
Allison Beese named senior associate director of National Security Institute | Penn State University

Feb 26, 2026 | psu.edu

Allison Beese named senior associate director of National Security Institute
Karen Thole named inaugural director of Penn State National Security Institute | Penn State University

Feb 26, 2026 | psu.edu

Karen Thole named inaugural director of Penn State National Security Institute
Harrisburg faculty awarded seed grants for international research collaboration | Penn State University

Feb 26, 2026 | psu.edu

Harrisburg faculty awarded seed grants for international research collaboration
Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology | Penn State University

Feb 25, 2026 | psu.edu

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology
Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture? | Penn State University

Feb 25, 2026 | psu.edu

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?
Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding | Penn State University

Feb 25, 2026 | psu.edu

Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding

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