2025

Apr 09

Dickey named MRS Fellow

Elizabeth Dickey has been named a 2025 Materials Research Society Fellow in recognition of her accomplishments in the use of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to advance the understanding of nanomaterials, dielectric materials, ferroelectric switching, and high entropy oxides.

Apr 07

Pickleball paddles of the future Opens in new window

Materials science and engineering students investigated whether pickleball paddles produced by 3D printing could be as good as, or better, than those produced using existing techniques.

Apr 04

Mission accomplished Opens in new window

CMU engineers and scientists undertook more than 45 research projects to develop artificial intelligence approaches to enable the use of metal additive manufacturing for the U.S. Army.

Apr 01

Recent graduate spotlight: Rigved Sardey

As a graduate student in MSE, Sardey took advantage of internship and research opportunities that have resulted in a professional role where he is addressing emerging industry challenges.

Mar 26

Curious Minds, Confident Mentors Drive Success in STEM

MSE assistant professor Amanda Krause and undergraduate student Katherine Wu are among the many talented women making significant strides in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at CMU.

Mar 24

MSE student wins Washington Prize

Katie Eisenman has been selected as the first place winner of the 2025 George Washington Prize, an award given annually in recognition of academic excellence, commitment to service, and leadership.

Mar 20

De Graef recognized for achievement in microscopy

Professor Marc De Graef has been selected by the Microscopy Society of America (MSA) as the 2025 recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Scientist Award in the physical sciences.

Feb 20

Stimulating innovation in biomedicine

Doctoral candidate Sam Gershanok received an Innovation Commercialization Fellowship award from the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship in order to advance the treatment of neuromuscular disorders through bioelectric medical devices.

Feb 07

Accelerating green steel Opens in new window

In an annual gathering at CMU, global decarbonization leaders worked toward tackling the challenge of decarbonizing steel production while meeting increasing world-wide demand.

Jan 23

Spirit of discovery motivates Rales Fellows

Two first-year master’s degree students chosen as part of the inaugural cohort of the Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program saw opportunities for research and innovation where traditional fields meet.

Jan 21

Dabo receives presidential early career award Opens in new window

Ismaila Dabo has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on early career scientists and engineers.

Jan 17

Proximity effect shows potential for more efficient electronics

The newly discovered method of layering non-ferroelectric and ferroelectric materials could be applied to semiconductor and optoelectronic devices.

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