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Dec 20

Taking a chance on ambition Opens in new window

The Dowd Engineering Seed Fund for Graduate Student Fellowships funds innovative research proposals.

Dec 19

MSE entrepreneurs return to inspire students

Each year, the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation invites alumni speakers to share their experiences at its Entrepreneurial Student Lunch Seminars. This year’s seminars featured two MSE graduates - Sam Kernion (M.S. ‘10, Ph.D. ‘12) and Dylan Lew (B.S./M.S. '21).

Dec 18

A solid step for polymer rings Opens in new window

A new discovery about how ring-shaped polymers behave has the potential to enable new ways for scientists to design more sustainable materials.

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Dec 02

Embracing fundamentals for future success

MSE alumnus Craig Hillman has used the foundation laid by his undergraduate education at CMU to guide his path as an entrepreneur and businessman.

Nov 21

Recent graduate spotlight: Ruby Jiang

As a graduate student in the materials science and engineering department, Jiang maximized opportunities to foster interdisciplinary connections, resulting in a job at Meta.

Nov 18

Alumna receives Society of Women Engineers award Opens in new window

Siya Scindia was chosen from among thousands of student members for her outstanding leadership.

Nov 15

CMU student, professor, and alumnus receive ICAM awards Opens in new window

International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing awardees were recognized for contributions to advanced manufacturing research.

Nov 07

Engineering entrepreneurs find their way Opens in new window

When faculty and students in the College of Engineering create intellectual property, our culture supports their efforts to form startups.

Nov 06

Student completes prestigious research program

Doctoral student Rajib Halder participated in the Neutron Scattering Graduate Research Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which offers graduate students the opportunity to work on collaborative research projects alongside scientific experts at two of the Department of Energy’s world-leading neutron sources.

Oct 16

Faculty members win DOE Early Career Program Awards Opens in new window

Carlee Joe-Wong and Thomas O’Connor win the Early Career Program Award from the Department of Energy Office of Science for their independent projects.

Oct 14

Multi-university team pursues AI-enhanced design tool Opens in new window

A recent DARPA award will bring together researchers from multiple universities to develop novel turbomachinery design tools to break the one-part-one-material paradigm.

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Oct 02

CMU-led project to fight obesity, Type 2 diabetes receives ARPA-H backing Opens in new window

A CMU-led team of researchers has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from ARPA-H to develop a new bioelectric medicine-based treatment for obesity and Type 2 diabetes patients.

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Oct 01

Putting on the refinishing touches

After a rewarding experience as an intern at Covestro in 2023, senior Phylicia Ma returned to the company in 2024 as an Automotive Coatings Intern.

Sep 25

Interdisciplinary team partners to develop advanced alloys Opens in new window

Materials science and engineering and chemical engineering faculty will collaborate on projects supported by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory to create additively manufactured structural alloys that can sustain extreme environments.

Sep 24

Kurchin receives Simons Foundation award

Rachel Kurchin has received the Scientific Software Research Faculty Award from the Simons Foundation in support of her project, "Next-generation charged DFT calculations in Julia.”

Sep 19

Bockstaller named Alcoa Professor

Michael Bockstaller has been appointed as an endowed chair, one of the highest recognitions that can be awarded to a faculty member.

Sep 12

Energizing a global partnership in materials

Ismaila Dabo brings his computational research expertise to the materials science and engineering department at Carnegie Mellon, and to bolster the department's engagement at CMU-Africa.

Sep 10

Thirsty for opportunity

This summer, senior Isabelle Millan was a Product Excellence Scientist Intern for the Unilever Health & Wellbeing Collective, where she worked on one of their Liquid IV products.

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.

Jul 12

A new class of organic nanoparticles Opens in new window

Organic nanoparticles have been limited in terms of their mechanical properties and chemical tunability, but a recent study shows that through hyperbranching and chemical cross-linking, a dense bonding network can be developed.

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Jun 26

Bringing digital twin technology to the classroom

This fall, “Principles of Digital Twins in Material Science and Advanced Manufacturing” will be offered, allowing graduate students the opportunity to better understand how these technologies are impacting how materials are studied and utilized.

Jun 05

Siddiqui receives Udall Scholarship Opens in new window

Aleena Siddiqui has received the Udall Scholar award, which recognizes future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields.

Jun 03

NASA mentor guides student’s career trajectory Opens in new window

Campus research experience, NASA internship, and advice from a mentor propel material science and engineering student, Lauren Fitzwater, to pursue a minor in additive manufacturing.

May 23

Pistorius named AIST Fellow

Chris Pistorius has been named as a 2024 Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Distinguished Member and Fellow for his significant contributions to the technical advancement of corrosion research, ironmaking and clean steel processing.

May 16

Undergraduates present research at Meeting of the Minds 2024 Opens in new window

Engineering undergraduate students had a wonderful showing at Meeting of the Minds, displaying posters, giving presentations, and demonstrating projects they have worked on this past academic year.

May 06

Rohrer earns MRS, ASM recognition

Greg Rohrer was recently selected as an MRS fellow, and designated to deliver the ASM Andrew Carnegie Lecture.

May 03

CMU names University Professors Opens in new window

Three College of Engineering faculty members have been elevated to the rank of University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member can receive at Carnegie Mellon.

Apr 30

Students take MSE to 3D

Utilizing the capabilities of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, undergraduate students have spent the academic year working on the design of a new AR application, HoloCrystal, which will enable those studying materials to interact with crystal structures through augmented reality.

Apr 29

Reeja Jayan named faculty director of the Center for Faculty Success Opens in new window

The relaunched Center for Faculty Success will provide professional development, training, and leadership opportunities that empower faculty to succeed throughout their academic careers.

Apr 26

Remembering Lloyd Bauer

Lloyd Bauer, who served as a professor in the the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University from 1961-1998, passed away on March 27, 2024.

Apr 24

Deep learning alternative to monitoring LPBF Opens in new window

Novel deep learning pipeline provides a low-cost, scalable alternative for manufacturers looking to monitor LPBF melt pools.

Apr 18

Charged to make change

Hannah Morin takes a multidisciplinary approach to both her studies in MSE and EPP, and her involvement as president of the Graduate Student Assembly.

Apr 15

Inaugural alumni awards celebrate success and service Opens in new window

On April 11, distinguished guests from across the university and alumni communities, gathered in Scaife Hall to honor eight individuals whose leadership, creativity, and volunteerism underscore what can be achieved with an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

Apr 08

Doctoral researchers shine in 3MT championship Opens in new window

College of Engineering students explained complex research and its importance in under three minutes in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

Mar 20

New equipment accelerates imaging process Opens in new window

The Horiba LabRAM Soleil is capable of ultra-fast imaging, up to 100 times faster than a conventional Raman spectrometer, and analysis automation.

Mar 20

These defects are not to be mistaken as scratches Opens in new window

Shrinkage porosity, a common defect in metal castings, has been identified in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.

Mar 19

Making magnetic connections

MSE alumnus Frank Johnson is part of a team that is creating an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional magnets.

Feb 28

Exploring alternatives to silicon semiconductors

Researchers in the Materials Science and Engineering department at Carnegie Mellon University are exploring ways to produce gallium oxide semiconducting films and their structural properties

Feb 09

MSE Alumna Elected to NAE

Carolyn Duran (MSE '92) was named to the 2024 elected class of inductees to the National Academy of Engineers.

Feb 09

Powering a vision for the future Opens in new window

Ankur Gupta (MSE’10) is working to develop the battery technologies needed to bring augmented and mixed reality products to market at Meta.

Jan 08

Meet the MCF Staff: Neal Lewis Opens in new window

Neal Lewis keeps the Scanning Electron Microscopes and other instruments operating smoothly at the Materials Characterization Facility.

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