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MSE Research Spotlight: The Science Behind the News

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

Want Fuel Cells? Think Outside the Hydrogen Tank

University of Maryland Energy Research Center director Eric Wachsman explains how public perception and policy are holding back the widespread use of fuel cells, and proposes support for a fuel cell that doesn't need to run on hydrogen. 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...

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...

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...

MSE Student Helps Lead Maryland to Solar Decathlon Victory

Nick Weadock was an engineering team lead on the WaterShed house, which took 1st place in the international competition. That's just one of the great things our students have done beyond the classroom! 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...

Reducing Our Lead Footprint

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

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Smile! Clark School Commencement to Stream Live More»

Lyles to Speak at Commencement More»

Olatunji Godo, B.S. '11, Establishes Biomedical Research Scholarship More»

Daunheimer Wins MSE Graduate Research Award More»

Takeuchi, Collaborators Featured in NIST Annual Report More»

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