125 years for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
115 years for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021, and MatSE continues to celebrate its 115th anniversary through 2022.
Sharing a rich history, EMS traces its beginnings to 1896 with the School of Mines, and MatSE began with the establishment of a strong academic program in metallurgy in 1907. Read more
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MatSE is committed to building an inclusive culture that welcomes people from all backgrounds. As a top-ranked program, the department thrives on partnerships between faculty, staff, students, and researchers to promote a well-rounded academic experience and generate innovative research opportunities. Our goal is to nurture a diverse community, to encourage rich collaboration, and to achieve academic success and research excellence. Read more
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This is my favorite time of year because everyone is back on campus. In central Pennsylvania, we are enjoying a spectacular show of fall foliage with vibrant displays of gold, crimson, and terracotta against the backdrop of blue and white Happy Valley sky.
This fall is particularly special at Penn State as we continue to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of what is now the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE), as well as celebrating the 125th anniversary of the establishment of what is now the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS). Read more
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Five Penn State MatSE faculty are members of research teams selected for two recently funded Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC). The awards are part of a $540 million initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in clean energy technologies and low-carbon manufacturing to help the United States achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
“Meeting the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals will require a game-changing commitment to clean energy—and that begins with researchers across the country,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “The research projects announced on August 25 will strengthen the scientific foundations needed for the United States to maintain world leadership in clean energy innovation, from renewable power to carbon management.” Read more
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Three MatSE doctoral students Aiden Ross, Erik Furton, and Maria Rochow are among Penn State’s twenty-one new National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recipients for the 2022-23 academic year. The recipients said the fellowships will give them freedom to explore while enhancing their research. Read more
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Congratulations MatSE Students
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Jessica Sly, graduate student, won the Alfred R. Cooper Award from the American Ceramic Society.
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Meddelin Setiawan, undergraduate student, won third place in the MS&T undergraduate poster competition.
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A newly developed model may serve as a bridge between quantum mechanical calculations at the atomic scale and devices that could enable next-generation quantum technologies, according to a team of Penn State researchers. Read more
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A team of researchers have observed and reported for the first time the unique microstructure of a novel ferroelectric material, enabling the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronics, sensors, and energy storage that are safer for human use. This work was led by the Alem Group at Penn State and in collaboration with research teams at Rutgers University and the University of California, Merced. Read more
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Director, Thermal and Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Technology and Engineering, Corning Incorporated
In a nutshell, my job today entails being responsible for core engineering capabilities in glass, ceramics, metallurgical applications, thermal processes, and thermal equipment design in support of all Corning businesses and R&D as well as strategy for new capabilities. My team supports fundamental materials challenges as well as design, process, and equipment innovation for glass melting and forming for applications such as LCD televisions, smart phones’ cover glass, advanced optics, and fiber optics.
Why I chose Penn State: : I grew up in central Pennsylvania, so Penn State was my first choice for college. I was interested in math and science but wasn’t excited about the traditional engineering disciplines. My high school guidance counselor, also a Penn State graduate, recommended ceramic engineering. During the summer before my senior year in high school, I spent a weekend at Penn State and was hooked—and stayed for eight years straight! Read more
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