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Sep 03

A path to higher as-built ductility in printable aluminum alloys

Researchers have developed a new class of aluminum alloy with an optimized composition that enhances as-built ductility, while minimizing the effects on the alloy’s strength.

Aug 28

A new approach to classifying materials development

A benchmarking tool of Materials Maturity Levels (MML) has been developed to enable researchers to advance their work from discovery through synthesis, to scale-up, and incorporation into systems.

Aug 22

Internship Highlight: Ellen Angwin

Driven by her interest in green steel production and steel recycling, rising senior Ellen Angwin spent the summer working as a Metallurgy Intern at Nucor Steel.

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Society of Women Engineers

CMU alumna receives Outstanding Collegiate Member Award from SWE

Katherine Wu (MSE/BME ’25) received the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award from the Society of Women Engineers.

The American Ceramics Society

Rohrer awarded for outstanding teaching and mentoring

MSE’s Greg Rohrer was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award by the American Ceramics Society for his outstanding and creative work as a teacher and mentor.

Carnegie Mellon University

Webler represented iron- and steel-making research at energy summit

MSE’s Bryan Webler attended the AI and Energy Summit, hosted by CMU, and spoke about his research in the iron- and steel-making industry.

TechVibe Pittsburgh

Kitchin discusses Carnegie Mellon joining MDS-Rely

ChemE/MSE’s John Kitchin was featured on the TechVibe Pittsburgh podcast to discuss Carnegie Mellon joining the MDS-Rely research cooperative.

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