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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...

Want Fuel Cells? Think Outside the Hydrogen Tank

University of Maryland Energy Research Center director Eric Wachsman explains how public perception and policy are holding back the widespread use of fuel cells, and proposes support for a fuel cell that doesn't need to run on hydrogen. Read more...

Better Bone Implants for Joint Replacement Surgeries

A new fabrication technique promotes stronger implant/bone interfaces, increasing in the life of the implant and reducing costs and patient stress. Read more...

High-Impact Publications

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

Lasers for Threat Detection

We're creating new, enhanced nano- and micron-scale lasers capable of detecting multiple biological and chemical threats in the atmosphere. Read more...

NanoCenter Improves Energy Storage Options

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

Liquid Crystal Research Could Improve Targeted Drug Delivery

We're developing a new model for drug delivery testing using liquid crystals to simulate the behavior of cell walls. 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...

MSE News

Smile! Clark School Commencement to Stream Live More»

Lyles to Speak at Commencement More»

Olatunji Godo, B.S. '11, Establishes Biomedical Research Scholarship More»

Daunheimer Wins MSE Graduate Research Award More»

Takeuchi, Collaborators Featured in NIST Annual Report 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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May 17, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Transforming Energy Lecture Series Sponsored by the Univ. of Maryland Energy Research Center More»

May 20, 2012 1:00 p.m.
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Clark School Commencement Reception More»

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