Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland: Leading research and educational programs in the nation's capital region.

Lasers for Threat Detection

We're creating new, enhanced nano- and micron-scale lasers capable of detecting multiple biological and chemical threats in the atmosphere. Read more...

Materials Scientists, Conservators Join Forces to Preserve Silver Artifacts and Art

We're working with conservators from the Walters Art Museum to develop and test a new way to protect silver art and artifacts, using coatings that are mere nanometers thick. Read more...

Liquid Crystal Research Could Improve Targeted Drug Delivery

We're developing a new model for drug delivery testing using liquid crystals to simulate the behavior of cell walls. Read more...

MSE Research Spotlight: The Science Behind the News

Browse essays that highlight and provide technical information about some of our current research. Read more...

Meet Our Undergraduates!

Why did they choose Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland? Learn more about their classes, research, and other activities! Read more...

What Is Materials Science and Engineering?

MSE combines engineering, physics and chemistry to solve problems in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and more! Read more...

Advanced Ceramics for Better Dental Health

Researchers create new kinds of glass for the manufacture of stronger, longer-lasting crowns. Read more...

"Nature Made" Computers

Computers don't grow on trees, but with a little prodding from engineers, nature can produce computer components. Read more...

Meet our graduate students!

What's their research about? What could it mean to society? Why did they choose the MSE at the University of Maryland? Read more...

MSE News

Smile! Clark School Commencement to Stream Live More»

Lyles to Speak at Commencement More»

Olatunji Godo, B.S. '11, Establishes Biomedical Research Scholarship More»

Daunheimer Wins MSE Graduate Research Award More»

Takeuchi, Collaborators Featured in NIST Annual Report More»

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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland offers an undergraduate program in Materials Science and Engineering which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. For more information, see www.abet.org.

Upcoming Events

May 17, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Transforming Energy Lecture Series Sponsored by the Univ. of Maryland Energy Research Center More»

May 20, 2012 1:00 p.m.
University Commencement More»

May 21, 2012 1:00 p.m.
Clark School Commencement Reception More»

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