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  2. Penn State Alum Finds a Rewarding Local Career In Sustainability

Penn State alum finds a rewarding local career in sustainability

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Kate Robeson-Grubb earned her degree in Energy Sustainability and Policy (ESP) in 2022 and is using it in her career as a sustainability specialist for Solebury Township.

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https://www.psu.edu/news/earth-and-mineral-sciences/story/penn-state-alum-finds…
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