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

NanoCenter Improves Energy Storage Options

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

High-Impact Publications

Browse a selected list of high-impact publications from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Read more...

MSE Research Spotlight: The Science Behind the News

Browse essays that highlight and provide technical information about some of our current research. 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...

Meet our graduate students!

What's their research about? What could it mean to society? Why did they choose the MSE at the University of Maryland? 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...

Reducing Our Lead Footprint

Clark School engineers have discovered a new material that may reduce lead in electronics and landfills. Read more...

"Nature Made" Computers

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

Advanced Ceramics for Better Dental Health

Researchers create new kinds of glass for the manufacture of stronger, longer-lasting crowns. Read more...

MSE News

$360K NSF Grant for Liquid Crystal Study More»

UM Rises Again Among Best Values More»

Phaneuf Invited to Aspen Institute Italia's Transatlantic Dialog More»

Rubloff Team Wins $2.8M Army Grant More»

Non-Majors Delve Into Materials Science More»

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Upcoming Events

February 12, 2010 1:00 p.m.
MSE Seminar Series: Daniel Wheeler More»

February 19, 2010 1:00 p.m.
MSE Seminar Series: Rhonda Stroud More»

March 5, 2010 1:00 p.m.
MSE Seminar Series: George Rossetti More»

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