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Powering the next generation of nuclear energy

Powering the next generation of nuclear energy

MSE alumna Rita Baranwal (MS MSE '96, PHD '98) is chief nuclear officer at Radiant, a start-up developing what could be the world's first mass-produced microreactor.

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Tim Chambers receives 2026 MSE Faculty Outstanding Achievement Award

Tim Chambers receives 2026 MSE Faculty Outstanding Achievement Award

The annual award honors an MSE faculty member for his/her stellar performance in materials research, teaching, and service to the department.

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MMS Travels to Minnesota for first-ever retreat

MMS Travels to Minnesota for first-ever retreat

Eighteen students ventured to the Twin Cities over MLK Jr. Weekend to tour 3M and General Mills R&D centers, connect with MSE alums, and even watch U-M hockey defeat UMN.

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MSE: Creating how the world works

Pena-Francesch Lab: Designing Non-Metallic Squishy Magnets to Power Soft Robots

Hovden Lab: Real-time, nanoscale view of what makes nacre so tough

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