Learn more about the scope and capacity of the college’s research enterprise behind these initiatives.
- CAS research expenditures average over $115 million annually.
- CAS is among the most research-active colleges at Penn State and among our peer institutions.
- CAS faculty lead approximately 260 Agricultural Experiment Station projects.
- CAS research spans the continuum from fundamental scientific questions that address long-term and complex agricultural and environmental challenges to applied solutions to pressing near-term needs.
- CAS emphasizes research that addresses the needs of Pennsylvania but also explores solutions to global issues such as food security and environmental stability.
- CAS is home to 27 research centers.
- CAS hosts cross-cutting research areas:
- Advancing agricultural and food systems
- Developing biologically based materials and products
- Building community resiliency and capacity
- Promoting environmental resilience
- Supporting integrated health solutions
- Utilizing new technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability of Pennsylvania’s agriculture and natural resources
- CAS offers 15 graduate degree programs and an intercollege degree program.
- CAS hosts graduate seminars.
- CAS supports fellowships & professional development.
- CAS offers support for entrepreneurship and innovation for both students and faculty.
- CAS facilities include:
- 14,000 acres of experimental farms and forests
- 12 greenhouses totaling 50,000 square feet
- Operations in 312 buildings at University Park
Office for Research and Graduate Education
Address
217 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-2600
- Email agresearch@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-3136
Office for Research and Graduate Education
Address
217 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-2600
- Email agresearch@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-3136