Department of Materials Science and Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Fall 2020 ~

Welcome to the new academic year and the start of a semester unlike any in our history!

Incoming First Year Highlight

"UMD has been my dream school for as long as I can remember" --Aleyah Perry

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The Future of Cool

Engineers develop new material that makes cooling technology more efficient and eco-friendly.

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COVID-19: Latest Update

UMD moved to an online environment March 18; limited classroom instruction begins September 14, 2020.

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Advancing Ceramics

New ultra-fast method for ceramics manufacturing could open the door to AI-driven materials discovery.

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News & Events

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Oct 19, 2020

UMD to Compete in U.S. DOE Solar District Cup

An interdisciplinary UMD team led by the Clark School will vie for solar-powered victory at the second annual...

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I felt the topics you learn in MSE really prepare you for a high tech career.

Oct 19, 2020

University of Maryland leads team awarded $7.2M from Army...

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Oct 19, 2020

UMD Engineering Receives $22.8M from U.S. Army to...

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Oct 14, 2020

Symptoms all in your head—or in your gut? Maybe a little of...

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MSE Seminar: ShAPEing the Future: Novel Materials via Solid State Processing
October 30, 2020

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The Future of Nuclear Energy
November 5, 2020

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MSE Seminar Series: Megatrends for Materials Science and Engineering for the 21st Century
November 6, 2020

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MSE Seminar: Using Tension and Curvature to Manipulate Patterning in Phospholipid Lamellae

November 13, 2020

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MSE Seminar: Nanostructured (poly)peptide materials for thermoresponsive and cell-directed therapies
November 20, 2020

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UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Seminar by Professor Thomas Murphy
November 20, 2020

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MSE Seminar Series: Metallography/Materialography
December 11, 2020