Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland: Leading research and educational programs in the nation's capital region.

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...

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...

Now That's Cool

Clark School engineers are out to thaw the mysteries of ice...and re-examine the Third Law of Thermodynamics. Read more...

Materials Scientists, Conservators Join Forces to Preserve Silver Artifacts and Art

We're working with conservators from the Walters Art Museum to develop and test a new way to protect silver art and artifacts, using coatings that are mere nanometers thick. Read more...

Using Plasma to Disinfect Surgical Equipment and Wounds

A unique blend of low temperature plasma science and bioengineering will be the first to explore the mechanistic effects of plasma on bacteria at the monolayer level. Read more...

Smart Alloy Could Make Cooling Systems 175% More Efficient

DOE grant funds development of new, thermally elastic material for use in advanced cooling systems with greater efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Read more...

NanoCenter Improves Energy Storage Options

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

"Nature Made" Computers

Computers don't grow on trees, but with a little prodding from engineers, nature can produce computer components. Read more...

MSE News

Christou Tapped for Expert Panel in Condensed Matter Physics More»

Preventing Costly, Life-Threatening Catheter Infections More»

Small Fire in J. M. Patterson Injures No One More»

Shahamat Serves as White House Science and Technology Policy Intern More»

Women in Engineering Opportunity Scholarship Created More»

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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland offers an undergraduate program in Materials Science and Engineering which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. For more information, see www.abet.org.

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February 3, 2012 1:00 p.m.
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February 10, 2012 1:00 p.m.
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