The US Department of Energy, Office of Science, recently published a highlight on Professor Ting Xu’s scientific research titled “Novel Synthetic Membranes Speed Proton Transport.” The US Department of Energy, Office of Science, recently published a highlight on Professor Ting Xu’s scientific research titled “Novel Synthetic Membranes Speed Proton Transport.” Full story is available here…

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Professor Zakaria Al Balushi was among Nanotechnology’s young researcher awardees, recognized for his contributions on electronic and photonic materials synthesis! Professor Zakaria Al Balushi was among Nanotechnology’s young researcher awardees, recognized for his contributions on electronic and photonic materials synthesis! Read full news story here. Contact Us Department offices are located in 210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building,…

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Big Thank You! A BIG THANK YOU on behalf of the MSE Department at UC Berkeley! Big Give was a success thanks to you! We greatly appreciate all your support!  Contact Us Department offices are located in 210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building, in the Northeast corner of campus. Address: Department of Materials Science and Engineering…

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Professor Fiona Doyle, former dean of the Graduate Division, is among eight new fellows of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society! Professor Fiona Doyle, former dean of the Graduate Division, is among eight new fellows of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. Congratulations! Read full news story here. Contact Us Department offices are located in…

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Why did you choose to study MSE? I first heard of MSE because my dad studied it back in college. When the time came to select a major, I originally thought to do chemical engineering because of how much I enjoyed studying chemistry in high school, but I really thought MSE sounded cooler and more…

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Upcycling: Turning plastic bags into adhesives Professor Messersmith’s lab has collaborated on a new chemical process that converts polyethylene plastic into a strong and valuable adhesive. This development could make plastic bag recycling economically feasible. Read full article here.   Contact Us Department offices are located in 210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building, in the Northeast…

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Graduate Resources RULES AND REQUIREMENTS Graduate Division requirements, policies, and forms can be viewed at http://grad.berkeley.edu/. Graduate Student Manual IMPORTANT PEOPLE FOR GRADUATE MATTERS  The department has numerous individuals you can connect with if you need help or support. Some important individuals are: Graduate Student Services Advisor – Ariana Castro – your primary resource on all things…

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Combined B.S./M.S. ProgramThe Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of California, Berkeley, offers a five year combined B.S./M.S. program to our undergraduate student cohort that can be completed at the student’s pace. The research project and some Master’s course requirements are started while still in undergraduate standing. Academic program The academic…

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STAFF Catalina Estrada Department Manager catalinae@berkeley.edu 210D HMMB (510) 642-6978 Department Manager, Academic Personnel, Financial Administration Karren Capece External Relations Specialist karrenc@berkeley.edu 210 HMMB (510) 642-3801 Assistant to the Department Chair, Development, Seminars, Events Coordinator, Website Updates Ariana Castro Student Services Advisor (MSE and AS&T) arianap@berkeley.edu 210A HMMB (510) 642-0716 Advisor for Graduate Students, Admissions,…

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MSE’s own Ph.D. student Emma Vargo was named the UC Berkeley winner of the 2022 Gareth Thomas Materials Excellence Award. This award, named for former faculty member Prof. Gareth Thomas, a pioneer in electron microscopy and materials education, recognizes excellence in graduating Ph.D. students based on their research accomplishments, academic achievement, and integrity, spirit of cooperation, and…

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