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

"Nature Made" Computers

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NanoCenter Improves Energy Storage Options

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

MSE News

A Battery Made of Wood? More»

Micro-turbine research on cover of Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering More»

UMD's Mote Elected NAE President More»

MSE Capstone 2013 (Video) More»

Micro-turbo-generator research featured in Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems More»

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Upcoming Events

June 27, 2013 1:00 p.m.
Job Search 101: Finding an Internship/Co-op Position & Careers4Engineers More»

July 7, 2013 8:00 a.m.
Pre-College Experience - Young Scholars Program More»

July 8, 2013
Summer Girls 2013 - Department of Physics More»

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We are seeking a new faculty member!

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is conducting a faculty search in computational materials science, first principles methods for materials design, multi-scale modeling methods, and/or computational micro-/nano-mechanics. Learn 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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