MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering Technologies developed in DMSE improve durability and performance of the connectors used in electronic devices. Learn more What’s New Sustainable microchip manufacturing is focus of MIT NSF grant DMSE’s Juejun Hu and Lionel Kimerling are part of the effort to reduce e-waste landfills. FIND OUT MORE Bilge Yildiz wins Rahmi M. Koç Medal of Science Award recognizes scientists of Turkish origin younger than 50 who have made outstanding contributions to their fields. FIND OUT MORE Chiang gives insights on founding successful startups Materials science professor describes moving university research into the marketplace. FIND OUT MORE Inspiration at the atomic scale With new techniques in electron microscopy, James LeBeau explores the nanoscale landscape within materials to understand their properties. FIND OUT MORE Lecture series aims to demystify, celebrate tenure DMSE’s Tenure Talks gives glimpse into the hard work, commitment, and decisions behind one of academia’s most important posts. FIND OUT MORE Alumni return to MIT to give real-life guidance In career panel, alums discuss how DMSE skills play out in the workplace. FIND OUT MORE Materials science and engineering: Areas of impact Materials research affects nearly every aspect of human life. In DMSE, researchers are working towards a cleaner environment, safer cars, faster communications, and more. FIND OUT MORE Spotlight Elsa Olivetti and Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli develop new recipes for new materials Faculty lead a collaboration that pairs computational design techniques with machine learning to invent and improve materials. FIND OUT MORE
