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Chemical engineering professor awarded Polymer Physics Prize
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Celebrating 100 years of excellence in chemical engineering
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Multi-Campus REU students gain research experience at University Park
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Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows
September 12, 2024
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NIH diversity grant to fund student’s 3D bioprinting research
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Engineering community mourns death of Professor Janna Maranas
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Nine engineers awarded $5.5 million in NSF early career awards
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Penn State awarded $3.4 million contract to target plastic waste
January 17, 2022
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