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

A young man holding a microphone gestures toward a systems of pipes and gauges.

Students Tackle 21st Century Sustainability Challenges on the Navajo Nation

Oct. 3, 2019 | Emily Litvack

UA students working on food, energy and water insecurity among Indigenous communities build an off-the-grid water filtration system on the Navajo Nation.

Native Sustainability >>

Meinel Optical Sciences Building

At Nearly $335M, Giving to UA Foundation Breaks Record

Sept. 30, 2019 | Katy Smith

Supporters are bringing the UA’s $1 billion endowment goal closer. This year’s gifts included significant investments in students and faculty.

All-Time Giving Highs >>

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Sound of the Future: A New Analog to Quantum Computing

Sept. 19, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

University of Arizona engineers are using soundwaves to search through big data with more stability and ease.

Not Quite Quantum >>

Eight faculty members smiling and wearing red and blue leis.

New Faculty Join UA Engineering

Sept. 18, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

The college welcomes nine tenure-track faculty members and several lecturers as the 2019-2020 academic year begins.

Welcome Aboard! >>

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