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...

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...

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...

Welcome to Graphene Beach!

It’s a beautiful day at the beach, but you’ll need to be only microns tall to enjoy it! 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...

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...

A Battery Made of Wood?

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

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...

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...

Latest News

Prof. Leite Awarded APS Ovshinsky Sustainable Energy Fellowship
Prof. Marina Leite recieves this year’s Ovshinsky Sustainable Energy Fellowship from the American Physical Society. More »

Transparent Wood: Clark School Research in the News
‘Cooler than glass’ windows receive international coverage More »

Gary Rubloff named Distinguished University Professor
Rubloff receives highest academic honor conferred by the University of Maryland. More »

Diagnosing Better Efficiencies for Solar Cells
New UMD imaging technique could yield more efficient solar cells More »

MSE Open Houses

Fall semester dates announced for September and October. 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

Resume Writing Workshop
September 26, 2016 11:00 a.m. 1131B Glenn L. Martin Hall More »

Biophysics Seminar - Modeling Cell-ECM Interactions in Cancer Invasion
September 26, 2016 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CHEM 0112 More »

Case Interview WOrkshop - Presented by Deloitte
September 26, 2016 5:00 p.m. 1105 Kim Engineering Building, RSVP at... More »

Key Tech Information Session
September 26, 2016 6:30 p.m. 1202 Glenn L. Martin Hall More »