2022

Dec 16

MSE alumna brings global perspective to big pharma Opens in new window

Aliya Omer, a 2002 materials science and engineering graduate, strives to make sure everyone has a seat at the table when solving strategic problems facing healthcare.

Dec 08

Remembering Ted Massalski

Thaddeus “Ted” Massalski, emeritus professor of materials science and engineering and physics and former department head of the Mellon Institute, passed away on December 2, 2022.

Nov 30

Joint MSE/EPP Ph.D. degrees enable energy access research

It was Katrina Ramirez-Meyers’ experience serving as a high school teacher in a small West African town without electricity that sparked her interest in batteries and energy storage.

Nov 18

Human connections Opens in new window

Recent Engineering graduate Maya Garg discusses her experience as a volunteer tutor for incarcerated people in Allegheny County.

Nov 07

MSE students join international research community

Two CMU MSE students had the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in Sheffield, England as part of The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) this past summer.

Nov 02

Sokalski named Director of Student Inclusion & Community

In this new role, Sokalski will be even more focused on engaging with students outside of the classroom to blend social and educational activities.

Oct 25

Harnessing the building blocks of polymer recycling Opens in new window

Michael Bockstaller and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski make foundational discovery to improve the recyclability of polymers.

Oct 19

Where computer science, mechanical engineering and materials science meet

Assistant Professor Mohadeseh Taheri-Mousavi develops models to design additively manufactured next-generation structural alloys used in extreme environments.

Oct 05

Krause leans into creativity with ceramics

Assistant Professor Mandie Krause is a ceramicist passionate about merging engineering and art. She joined CMU this fall.

Oct 03

Summer course introduces nanomaterials to high school students

Michael Bockstaller has been introducing high school sophomores to the fundamentals of materials science and nanotechnology since 2009.

Sep 28

Carnegie Mellon University hosts 11th North American Materials Education Symposium

In early August, Carnegie Mellon University hosted the 11th North American Materials Education Symposium (NAMES), the first to be held in person since 2019.

Sep 26

New MSE faculty member combats climate crisis between triathlon training

Rachel Kurchin, assistant research professor, joins MSE from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CMU where she was a postdoctoral researcher.

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