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 presidents meets French research representative

UA Launches Collaborative Materials and Optics Research Lab with French Universities

Jan. 13, 2010 | Rebecca Ruiz-McGill

The lab will be directed by Pierre Lucas, associate professor of materials science and engineering, and Jean Luc Adam of the department of chemistry at the University of Rennes, and will focus its work in the areas of optics, environmental and biomedical detection, and imaging and astronomy.

Vive la Compagnie! >>

Air Force Awards $14M to 2010 Young Investigators Research Program

Oct. 28, 2009 | Pete Brown

Erica Corral, an assistant professor in MSE, is one of the recipients of more than $14 million in grants to scientists and engineers by the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program.

Intense Competition for Air Force Funding >>

Solar Decathlon Team Leaders Celebrate UA’s Success

Oct. 17, 2009 | Johnny Cruz

As the Solar Decathlon winds down, UA students can now celebrate a successful competition, which has garnered the team praise from thousands of visitors and national recognition.

Engineering and Architecture Create Adaptable Living >>