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Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Open House

Admitted graduate students are invited by the UMD Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) to meet with faculty members, learn about current research and academic programs, explore our research facilities, and interact with current graduate students to learn more about the UMD culture and life in metro D.C.

Please check this page back again on Spring 2026.

Department Accomplishments

10 faculty members amongst the top 2% of world scientists
16 publications in Science and Nature journals
2 covers of Science, 1 cover of Nature, 45 covers of other journals
43 issued U.S. patents at UMD, 102 issued U.S. patents via outside entitites
19 fellows of professional societies
4 start-up companies
16th in Nature Index ranking among U.S. University MSE Departments

Links to Research Videos, Events and Interviews

You Zhou discusses his research and impression of MSE
Liangbing Hu research group offers an example of "elasto-wood"
Eric Wachsman discusses lithium-ion battery concerns
Gary Rubloff discusses his research group
Yifei Mo discusses his research
Ichiro Takeuchi presents his research
"Made of Star Stuff" - MSE Ph.D. Student Justin Pearson discusses battery research
MSE wins 2020 Alumni Cup Competition
Liangbing Hu research group interviewed by Voice of America (wood technology)

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