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Yingjie Zhang wins Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's Beckman Young Investigator award

News | June 3, 2021

Solid-state batteries line up for better performance

News | May 20, 2021

Materials scientists discover faster, more efficient way to manufacture multifunctional vascular materials

News | May 14, 2021

MatSE celebrates 2021 graduates!

News | May 5, 2021

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