Eric Stach has been named Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), effective July 1, 2026. Stach is the Robert D. Bent Professor of Engineering in MSE and holds a […]
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Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed tiny, soft robots using opposable materials that are capable of leaping meters into the air with flexibility, responsiveness, and programmability. Read the full story […]
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2026 MSE Senior Design Showcase
On Friday, April 24th, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) hosted its 2026 Senior Design Showcase. Held annually, the event provided an exciting platform for students to display […]
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Colgate-Palmolive Internship for PhD Candidate Sydni Wilson
Sydni Wilson, a third-year PhD candidate, recently completed a ten-week summer internship with Colgate-Palmolive in New Brunswick, NJ, working in the Department of Global Technology. During her time there, she was based in a characterization […]
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Shu Yang selected as 1 of “33 global changemakers” by National Geographic
National Geographic 33, a collection of visionaries, creators, icons, and adventurers from across the globe includes the Department of Material Science and Engineering Professor and Chair, Shu Yang, for her groundbreaking collaborative research and inspiring […]
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LRSM Science Cafe – William F. Drayer
“Measuring Water We Can’t See: experimental & simulated X-ray scattering on a precise polymer electrolyte” February 25, 2025 – 7:30 pm Stoney’s British Pub 3007 Concord PikeWilmington, Delaware Abstract: Practical […]
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MSE PhD Thesis Defense – Yihui Zhang
Title: “Cryogenic Microscopies of Energy Storage Materials: Insights into Metal Anodes, Solid-Electrolyte Interfaces, and Mxenes” Friday, February 7, 2025 11:30 – 1:00 pm LRSM Reading Room Abstract: The growing […]
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MSE PhD Thesis Defense – Aria Zhang
Title: “Controlling assembly of polymer-grafted nanoparticles to enhance mechanical properties in polymer nanocomposite films: Monday, January 13 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm LRSM Reading Room Abstract: Polymer nanocomposite (PNC) films are […]
