Materials Science & Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Materials Science and Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of MSE, please visit the department website.

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Materials Science & Engineering News

Alumnus Endows $1M Chair in Materials Science and Engineering

June 21, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

College of Engineering graduate Dylan Taylor is funding the Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadership Chair to honor his father, a renowned expert in metallurgy, materials science and thermal plasma technology.

Building Skills, Machines and Friendships in Clubs

June 10, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

From racecars to prosthetics and air quality sensors, students roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

Hands-On Clubs >>

Artist's depiction of a quantum circuit, in which nodes of light are interconnected by streams. lines of 0s and 1s appear in the background.

UArizona Engineers Demonstrate a Quantum Advantage

June 3, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

In a new paper, researchers in the College of Engineering and James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences experimentally demonstrate how quantum resources aren't just dreams for the distant future – they can improve the technology of today.

Quantum Today >>