“Penn State’s global acclaim in climate science, facilitated through interdisciplinary research teams, equips the University to address the complex challenges of climate change.“
Expert Research Based in Collaboration
Penn State’s climate science expertise is complemented by distinguished faculty in related disciplines such as energy, public health, social science, economics, communications, policy, and law. This breadth of knowledge enables Penn State to identify and quantify challenges and develop sustainable applied solutions.
More than 500 faculty are working on research in energy, sustainability, and environmental topics in every college and on every campus. Through collaboration with industrial, educational, governmental, and agricultural partners, Penn State researchers study issues that are valuable to society.
500+
Researchers working on climate-related topics.
$1.239B
In annual research expenditures.
Top 30
U.S. research university.