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PG&E Corporation Foundation Awards $50,000 in Scholarship Support to San José State University’s Department of Meteorology and Climate Science

Aug 18, 2026
“The funding will help talented students pursue degrees in one of the few standalone meteorology departments in California — a nationally recognized standout in fire weather science whose graduates fill some of the nation's most critical roles at CAL FIRE, the National Weather Service, and utilities across the country. As wildfire risk reshapes how California manages its landscapes and its electric grid, the specialized talent MetCS produces has never been in greater demand.”

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WIRC Research in the News

The most important things you can do to protect your home against wildfires

The most important things you can do to protect your home against wildfires

Wildfire researchers studying forest management near CZU complex fire

Wildfire researchers studying forest management near CZU complex fire

Santa Cruz County agencies hold first-ever Good Fire Fair

Santa Cruz County agencies hold first-ever Good Fire Fair

How bad are wildfires going to be in California this summer?

How bad are wildfires going to be in California this summer?

Climate and Wildfire Risk: A Conversation With Dr. Craig Clements

Climate and Wildfire Risk: A Conversation With Dr. Craig Clements

Scientists study fire in prescribed burn

Scientists study fire in prescribed burn

San Jose State researchers work to predict California wildfire behavior on steep terrain

San Jose State researchers work to predict California wildfire behavior on steep terrain

WIRC Center News

New tool aims to help homeowners get, better understand fire insurance

New tool aims to help homeowners get, better understand fire insurance

From San Jose State to PG&E, a Partnership Powering Wildfire Science

From San Jose State to PG&E, a Partnership Powering Wildfire Science

NASA Selects 11 Teams to Collaborate on new Science Mission Directorate Program

NASA Selects 11 Teams to Collaborate on new Science Mission Directorate Program

San José State Joins $117 Million NASA ARC-CREST Cooperative Agreement

San José State Joins $117 Million NASA ARC-CREST Cooperative Agreement

National Science Foundation Taps WPI Fire Protection Expertise and Resources for the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center

National Science Foundation Taps WPI Fire Protection Expertise and Resources for the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center

WIRC Team Takes Their Wildfire Knowledge Abroad to Greece

WIRC Team Takes Their Wildfire Knowledge Abroad to Greece

Amanda Stasiewicz Receives $1.4 Million NOAA Grant to Study Evacuation Order Effectiveness

Amanda Stasiewicz Receives $1.4 Million NOAA Grant to Study Evacuation Order Effectiveness

SJSU Wildfire Scientists Trailblaze Unprecedented Canyon Fire Research

SJSU Wildfire Scientists Trailblaze Unprecedented Canyon Fire Research

More Than $8 Million in Critical Funding Allocated for SJSU’s WIRC and MLML

More Than $8 Million in Critical Funding Allocated for SJSU’s WIRC and MLML

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