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MSE Research Spotlight: The Science Behind the News

Browse essays that highlight and provide technical information about some of our current research. Read more...

Meet Our Undergraduates!

Why did they choose Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland? Learn more about their classes, research, and other activities! Read more...

High-Impact Publications

Browse a selected list of high-impact publications from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Read more...

World-Class Electron Microscopy Facilities

MSE faculty and students at the University of Maryland pursue micro- and nanoscale research using a variety of high-resolution imaging and charaterization devices. Read more...

Meet our graduate students!

What's their research about? What could it mean to society? Why did they choose the MSE at the University of Maryland? Read more...

Tweezers So Tiny They Can Hold a Strand of DNA

Specialized device will benefit research in nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology, including advancing our understanding of the early stages of disease. Read more...

Reducing Our Lead Footprint

Clark School engineers have discovered a new material that may reduce lead in electronics and landfills. Read more...

NanoCenter Improves Energy Storage Options

New nanoscale solutions for wind, solar power up to 10x more efficient than current products. Read more...

What Is Materials Science and Engineering?

MSE combines engineering, physics and chemistry to solve problems in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and more! Read more...

MSE News

$360K NSF Grant for Liquid Crystal Study More»

UM Rises Again Among Best Values More»

Phaneuf Invited to Aspen Institute Italia's Transatlantic Dialog More»

Rubloff Team Wins $2.8M Army Grant More»

Non-Majors Delve Into Materials Science More»

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Upcoming Events

February 12, 2010 1:00 p.m.
MSE Seminar Series: Daniel Wheeler More»

February 19, 2010 1:00 p.m.
MSE Seminar Series: Rhonda Stroud More»

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MSE Seminar Series: George Rossetti More»

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