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DMSE Career Fair expands students’ career horizons
The eighth floor of MIT’s Schwarzman College of Computing brought together recruiters, students, and postdocs from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) on October 16 for…
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague
More than 100 people filled the MIT Chapel on Sept. 24 to pay tribute to Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, the MIT archaeometallurgist who died last month following a…
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27
U.S. News and World Report has designated MIT as the top school in its annual rankings of the nation’s best universities, announced today. Among the academic specialties that U.S. News evaluates,…
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens
“The Invisible Engine: Why Innovation Evades Control” examines how innovation unfolds in the real world — and how society should invest in it. Innovation is a concept that…
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to establish and lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) focused on materials technologies for medical imaging,…
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries
For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn’t about creating the world’s “best” battery. It’s about designing the right battery for the right job.As a…
Mike Coniglione receives a 2026 Infinite Mile Award
Mike Coniglione, senior human resources representative in MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), was recognized with a 2026 Infinite Mile Award for his exceptional service and…
DMSE Class of 2026 urged to keep pushing limits after MIT
Undergraduate and graduate students who mastered rigorous subjects, advanced research in fields ranging from semiconductors to medical devices, and even founded companies were urged during MIT’s commencement festivities…
C. Cem Tasan promoted to full professor
C. Cem Tasan, the POSCO Associate Professor of Metallurgy in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), has been promoted to full professor, effective July 1.Tasan studies…
Career Fair attracts companies from across industries
Representatives from 14 companies turned out for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE)’s third annual Career Fair on October 22—despite an uncertain economy and a tightening…