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

UA Team to 3D-Print Medical Masks

March 31, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Engineering and health sciences researchers are teaming up to address the shortage of personal protective equipment in Tucson health care facilities.

Mask Makers >>

Start Your Engines: Design-Build Clubs Drive UA Students Toward Career Goals

March 12, 2020 | Ronald Y Pérez

Three engineering student clubs allow present and future Wildcats to apply STEM principles taught in the classroom to designing and building vehicles.

Design, Build, Compete >>

Students in solar-powered go-karts get ready at the starting line of a race.

Get Set for 2020 Racing the Sun Go-Kart Competition

Feb. 18, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

This SARSEF event, supported by the University of Arizona College of Engineering and its industry partner Caterpillar, empowers high school students to pursue higher education and careers in STEM.

Solar-Powered Empowerment >>