What Is Materials Science and Engineering?

MSE combines engineering, physics and chemistry to solve problems in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and more! More...

Congressional Representatives Visit UMD Radiation Facilities

Maryland University Training Reactor provides unique opportunity for students. More...

A View Through Wood Shows Futuristic Applications

MSE researchers are developing a more efficient alternative to glass. More...

MSE Student Helen Lan is on the cover of E@M!

Download the issue (PDF), in which Helen and other Clark School students, faculty and alumni explain why our unique location has meant so much to them. More...

The Northern Lights?? Not quite...

This illustration represents the interactions between light and alloyed nanoparticles formed by coin-age metals (gold and silver). More...

Exploring Offshore Wind Energy for Maryland

Professor Aris Christou is helping the State of Maryland design reliable wind turbines capable of surviving the Atlantic Ocean. More...

Developing Next-Gen Batteries in the Atomic layer deposition Nanostructure Lab (ANSLab)

MSE graduate student Alex Kozen, a member of Professor Gary Rubloff's research group, is designing the batteries of the future. It's one of the many meso- and nanoscale projects the group pursues. More...

Meet The Cube

Professor Eric Wachsman and Redox Power Systems are developing breakthrough fuel cells that can provide efficient, affordable electricity to homes and businesses. More...

Engineering the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

MSE Researcher Mimi Hiebert uses nuclear radiation to better preserve antiquities. More...

Latest News

MSE Alumni Named UConn Tech Park Executive Director
S. Pamir Alpay completed his Ph.D. in 1999. More »

MSE Undergrad wins ARL Student Competition
Sarah Adams recognized for her nanotechnology research. More »

Salamanca-Riba Appointed 2017/2018 UMD ADVANCE Professor
Dr. Salamanca-Riba will help facilitate opportunities for advancement among University faculty members, especially under-represented groups. More »

UMD Researchers Offer Solution to Volatile Battery Chemistry in Electronics
4.0V Water-Based Li-ion Batteries Achieved by ChBE Professor Chunsheng Wang's Research Group More »

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Key Tech Information Session
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RKF Engineering Information Session
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Clark Construction Information Session
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