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Aug 20

Unlocking quantum potential

Juan Chamorro, who recently joined the MSE department as an assistant professor, has always enjoyed studying physics through the lens of chemistry. Pursuing a career in materials science and engineering is allowing him an opportunity to explore the discipline in a more tangible way.

Aug 07

MSE hosts undergraduate research program

Over the summer, ten undergraduate students from across the country participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on Materials for Future Computing.

Jul 31

Sparking interest in materials science

MSE faculty are involved with a variety of efforts aimed to engage elementary, middle, and high school students with materials science concepts.

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Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering

Undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. MSE is an interdisciplinary field that combines engineering, chemistry, and physics to solve real-world problems that impact nearly every industry.

Master of Science programs

MSE offers seven different areas of study: Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, dual degree master of science programs, Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Innovation Management, Master of Science in Computational Materials Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Materials Science, Master of Science in Additive Manufacturing affiliated program, and Master in Energy Science and Technology and Policy.
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The Doctoral degree emphasizes the creation of new knowledge through extensive independent research, including the formulation of hypotheses, the interpretation of phenomena revealed by research, and the extraction of general principles upon which predictions can be made.

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Faculty award winners announced

Congratulations to the 2024 faculty award winners who represent six departments across the College of Engineering. The recipients were recognized for their achievements as researchers and educators.

Carnegie Mellon University

Seven Engineering faculty awarded grants from Scott Institute

Seven faculty from the College of Engineering received project funding from this year’s Scott Institute Seed Grants.

Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation

Taheri-Mousavi receives Scott Institute Seed Grant

MSE’s Mohadeseh Taheri-Mousavi was awarded funding by the 2023 Scott Institute Seed Grants to study hydrogen embrittlement.

NPR

Whitacre featured for entrepreneurial endeavors

MSE’s Jay Whitacre was featured on “Midwest Moxie” on NPR affiliate WUWM 89.7, as he spoke about his entrepreneurial endeavors, most recently with Stratus Materials.

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