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...

U.S. Department of Energy Renews Support for the UMD's Energy Frontier Research Center

Nanostructures for Electrical Energy Storage center explores emerging battery technologies at the nano- and mesoscale. More...

The Weird World of Remote Joule Heating

MSE researchers have discovered a strange nanoscale phenomenon they compare to a cold toaster that pops out burnt toast! More...

Materials Scientists, Conservators Join Forces to Preserve Silver Artifacts and Art

We're working with conservators from the Walters Art Museum to develop and test a new way to protect silver art and artifacts, using coatings that are mere nanometers thick. More...

New Cooling System 175% More Efficient, Produces Fewer Emissions

This grass-like material is actually a shape-memory alloy, and it's at the heart of a new, efficient air conditioner that doesn't require fluids. 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...

Spring Open Houses

Coming soon! Learn about the field of MSE, majoring in MSE, and career opportunities. Enjoy lab tours and demos. For prospective, accepted, and internal/external transfer students. 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! More...

A Battery Made of Wood?

A sliver of wood coated with tin could make a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly battery. More...

Hu, Leite Named Outstanding Engineer and Scientist of the Year

The Maryland Science Center and the Maryland Academy of Sciences recognized the MSE professors for their work on solar energy, batteries and electronics. More...

Latest News

Understanding Battery Failure in Realtime, at the Nanoscale
Microscopy technique reveals why and how aluminum anodes fail in Li-ion batteries. More »

Redox Fuel Cell Technology Highlighted in Gigaom Tech
Redox Fuel Cell Technology Highlighted in Gigaom, the leading global voice on emerging technologies. More »

UMERC Researchers Came Out in Force at the ARPA-E Summit
UMERC Faculty promoted their transformative energy research last week at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit More »

MSE Open Houses

Spring semester dates announced for March and April. Learn more about the major and the field, see demos, and meet our faculty, students and staff. Learn More »

Watch Our Videos!

Learn about materials science–and us!–on our videos page. Our videos include demos of basic concepts, student projects, interviews with faculty and students, and research highlights.

Upcoming Events

BioE, ChemE and MatE Employer Networking Reception
March 3, 2015 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kim Engineering Rotunda More »

MSE Seminar Series
March 6, 2015 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Room 2110, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Bldg. More »

MSE Seminar Series: Paula Mellado
March 13, 2015 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Room 2110, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Bldg. More »