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Simulation of saltwater (right) flowing across a nanoporous sheet of graphene, which effectively rejects 100% of the salt to provide fresh water (left). Graphene membranes for desalination are being developed by the Grossman Group.
Mens et Manus

MIT's "mind and hand" philosophy is evident in 3.091 with the introduction of the Goodie Bag. Each week, students will be issued a challenge that uses this kit outfitted with all the tools and materials required to discover the real-world aspects of Solid State Chemistry. Without giving away any surprises, the goodie bags will require teamwork, exploring new parts of campus, and a good deal of hands-on science!
Most fertilizers are intended for use in the northern hemisphere and are made with northern-hemisphere sources. The Allanore Group investigates potassium-based materials for use as fertilizers in the southern hemisphere.
Rare earth oxide solidified after exposure to 2200°C. Image from Prof. Antoine Allanore's group.
These drawn fibers have medical and communications applications. Professor Yoel Fink is continuing to develop new technologies.
Professor Geoff Beach's group studies spin dynamics and spin-electronics in nanoscale magnetic materials and devices. Their work aims at exploring the fundamental underpinnings of new concepts in spin-based data storage, computation, and communications.
DMSE researchers are able to write in gold on silicon in fine detail (at this scale, the Infinite Corridor is 25 micrometers long). Image courtesy of Dr. Enno Lage in Professor Caroline Ross's group.
DMSE was originally devoted to study of mining and metallurgy, and its graduates found work building railroads and factories during the Industrial Revolution. Today, our foundry is used in research and in student activities.

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Materials Day Recap

Course 3 Senior Internship Presentations, Nov. 8

MIT-Chile collaboration stresses hands-on projects and teamwork in STEM education

Jennifer Rupp joins DMSE in January, 2017

Events

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

MIT DMSE Special Seminar: Jamie Warner
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday, November 18, 2016

Fall 2016 Wulff Lecture: Changing...
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Materials Science & Engineering Seminar...
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Materials Science and Engineering...
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, December 12, 2016

DMSE Special Seminar - HOLD
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Professor Lorna Gibson receives Ellen Swallow Richards award from TMS

The 2017 TMS Ellen Swallow Richards Diversity Award will be presented to Professor Lorna Gibson at a conference this coming spring. As specified by TMS, the Ellen Swallow Richards Award is given to individuals recognized as professionally accomplished or promising of professional accomplishment...

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