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Nobel laureate Stanley Whittingham to present lecture May 23 in Hill Auditorium

Nobel laureate Stanley Whittingham to present lecture May 23 in Hill Auditorium

NOTE: The lecture will begin at 4:30 p.m., but due to the popularity of this event, an early arrival is advised to facilitate timely seating.
Four MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowships

Four MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowships

The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship is one of the most prestigious awards granted by Rackham Graduate School.
Taub named Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

Taub named Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

The official professorship installation ceremony will take place on June 7.
Chambers receives CoE's Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award

Chambers receives CoE's Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award

Chambers, who teaches lab courses MSE360 and 365, was selected for making a 'transformative impact' on students' learning.
Hilgendorf, Worth celebrate 25 years with MSE

Hilgendorf, Worth celebrate 25 years with MSE

This past fall two staff members - Renee Hilgendorf, graduate program advisor, and Kevin Worth, senior IT administrator, marked 25 years with the department.
Goldman named 2021 AAAS Fellow

Goldman named 2021 AAAS Fellow

Selection as an AAAS fellow is among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.
Heron recipient of 2022 MSE Faculty Outstanding Accomplishment Award

Heron recipient of 2022 MSE Faculty Outstanding Accomplishment Award

Heron earned the award for his exceptional research leadership, teaching, and professional service.
Quantum tech: Semiconductor "flipped" to insulator above room temperature

Quantum tech: Semiconductor "flipped" to insulator above room temperature

This discovery, led the Hovden lab, could pave the way to high speed, low-energy quantum computing
Richardson receives 2022 MLK Spirit Award

Richardson receives 2022 MLK Spirit Award

MSE department administrator Todd Richardson received the award for innovative approaches to recruiting underrepresented minority students.
McIntyre and Vogel receive 2021 CoE Staff Incentive Awards

McIntyre and Vogel receive 2021 CoE Staff Incentive Awards

Keith McIntyre and Patti Vogel were both recognized with Staff Incentive Awards for above-and-beyond service during the pandemic.
Misra recognized as Edward DeMille Campbell Professor of Materials Science & Engineering

Misra recognized as Edward DeMille Campbell Professor of Materials Science & Engineering

Delayed almost two years because of the pandemic, the in-person recognition ceremony was finally held on January 14, 2022.
Five earn 2021 Staff Service Awards

Five earn 2021 Staff Service Awards

The annual awards were presented at the Faculty/Staff Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 13
Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant

Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant

A cold-weather-friendly formula developed by a team led by Anish Tuteja foils snow/ice accumulation in Alaska test.
Seven earn best poster honors at inaugural MMRI Symposium

Seven earn best poster honors at inaugural MMRI Symposium

More than 50 students took part in the first MMRI Symposium poster presentation session, held Nov. 9 at NCRC.
Successful MMRI Symposium takes on 21st century challenges

Successful MMRI Symposium takes on 21st century challenges

The inaugural MMRI Symposium, which took place November 9 & 10 at NCRC, featured posters and presentations that addressed pressing materials challenges.