2025

Apr 30

Printable aluminum alloy designed to balance strength and cost

Using computational simulations and optimization techniques, recent research from the Taheri-Mousavi group has identified a new aluminum alloy system that can meet performance standards at a lower cost than current materials.

Apr 29

CISR forges on after 40 years Opens in new window

The Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research has made significant contributions to iron and steel production through collaborative efforts between industry partners and CMU faculty and students.

Apr 23

FRESH bioprinting brings vascularized tissue one step closer Opens in new window

Using their novel FRESH 3D bioprinting technique, which allows for printing of soft living cells and tissues, the Feinberg lab has built a first-of-its-kind tissue model entirely out of collagen.

Apr 15

CMU doctoral researchers connect beyond disciplines in 3MT Championship Opens in new window

Three College of Engineering graduate students placed in this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition.

Apr 14

CMU shines at TMS Meeting

The TMS (The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society) Annual Meeting held in Las Vegas highlighted the work of Carnegie Mellon faculty, students, and alumni in a number of ways.  

Apr 09

Dickey named MRS Fellow

Elizabeth Dickey has been named a 2025 Materials Research Society Fellow in recognition of her accomplishments in the use of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to advance the understanding of nanomaterials, dielectric materials, ferroelectric switching, and high entropy oxides.

Apr 07

Pickleball paddles of the future Opens in new window

Materials science and engineering students investigated whether pickleball paddles produced by 3D printing could be as good as, or better, than those produced using existing techniques.

Apr 04

Mission accomplished Opens in new window

CMU engineers and scientists undertook more than 45 research projects to develop artificial intelligence approaches to enable the use of metal additive manufacturing for the U.S. Army.

Apr 01

Recent graduate spotlight: Rigved Sardey

As a graduate student in MSE, Sardey took advantage of internship and research opportunities that have resulted in a professional role where he is addressing emerging industry challenges.

Mar 26

Curious Minds, Confident Mentors Drive Success in STEM

MSE assistant professor Amanda Krause and undergraduate student Katherine Wu are among the many talented women making significant strides in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at CMU.

Mar 24

MSE student wins Washington Prize

Katie Eisenman has been selected as the first place winner of the 2025 George Washington Prize, an award given annually in recognition of academic excellence, commitment to service, and leadership.

Mar 20

De Graef recognized for achievement in microscopy

Professor Marc De Graef has been selected by the Microscopy Society of America (MSA) as the 2025 recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Scientist Award in the physical sciences.

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