The 18th annual Materials Visualization Competition (MVC18) is now accepting submissions. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on March 1.
The event is an annual scientific and artistic visual competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute at Penn State.
MVC18 celebrates the quality of research in materials at Penn State, while increasing awareness of materials science through the creativity and visualization of our researchers.
Welcome to the Steidle Building—one of the most iconic and innovative spaces at Penn State’s University Park campus. Nestled in the heart of campus on Pollock Road, this beautifully restored building is the administrative home of MatSE.
Join some of our MatSE faculty and students as they take you on a tour and offer a glimpse into the exciting work happening here every day.
The Materials Research Institute (MRI) at the Millennium Research Complex (MSC) invites you to explore and tour three laboratories from anywhere in the world. Start your self-guided tour by clicking on the lab.

