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

erica corral

UA Materials Engineer Awarded $400,000 to Research Thermal Spacecraft Shields

May 17, 2010 | Pete Brown

Assistant professor Erica L. Corral has been awarded $400,000 by the National Science Foundation to research new materials for spacecraft coatings that can withstand the super hot environments encountered in space missions.

Space-Proof Materials >>

scientists examining sample material

UA Engineering Test Sample Returns from Space for Analysis

March 19, 2010 | Pete Brown

UA engineers will conducts tests on materials sample created in space.

Made in Space >>

student presenting project at science fair

Regional Fair Showcases Future Engineers Ready to Tackle Sustainability Challenges

March 16, 2010 | Pete Brown

Next generation of engineers presents sustainable energy and radio communications projects.

Colleges Support Budding Inventors >>

Erica Corral

Materials Engineer is First UA Researcher to Receive Air Force Young Investigator Award

March 8, 2010 | Pete Brown

MSE researcher will investigate materials for hypersonic vehicles.

Air Force Won >>

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