Scientists have expanded on a longstanding model governing the mechanics behind slip banding, a process that produces strain marks in metals under compression, gaining a new understanding of the ...

$1.2 million NSF grant supports Lehigh University proposal for plasma focused ion beam system with mechanical testing capabilities to uncover ‘weak links’ in microstructures Researchers across Lehigh ...

Soft materials are a type of material that can be easily bent, compressed, or indented with minimal force. They are widely used in everyday items such as toothpaste and lotions, and play critical ...

At Northwestern University, our first-of-its-kind materials science department collaborates extensively with our leading mechanical engineering department, resulting in a strong history of ...

Since establishment as the world’s first materials science academic department, Northwestern Engineering has led and defined the frontier of material research, enabling transformative technologies ...

On Demand Underground infrastructure must meet exacting performance demands, starting with the right materials. This webinar explores how cutting-edge material science is driving stronger, lighter, ...

The Materials Science & Engineering minor is designed for students who want to expand their career opportunities and open new doors in the growing, interdisciplinary materials science field at the ...

The University of California has given approval to UC Santa Cruz to begin offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in materials science and engineering, a deeply interdisciplinary field of great importance for ...