As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, the University of Florida Training Reactor is emerging as a cornerstone for nuclear education, research and outreach. With growing support for nuclear energy driven by multiple federal initiatives, the Department of Energy… Read More
Tori Miller has a Vision for Space-Based Fabrication In 1969, space was much less complicated. Only a few nations had launched satellites into orbit, and the race for dominance was between just two — the United States and the Soviet… Read More
Michael Tonks, Ph.D., a professor, has been appointed as the acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective immediately. Tonks, the associate chair since 2022, has been an integral member of MSE since joining in 2017.… Read More
The Department of Materials Science & Engineering is pleased to announce the following promotions and awards
In recognition of her outstanding dedication and impact as an early career teacher in materials science and engineering, ASM International has honored Tori Miller, Ph.D., assistant professor, with the 2024 Bradley Stoughton Award for Early Career Teachers. Established in 1952,… Read More
Lifelong learning is the idea that education should extend beyond formal settings and specific stages of life. It stresses the importance of continuous personal development. Personal experiences also play a crucial role in this ongoing education, offering valuable knowledge and… Read More
Nature’s diverse structures, processes and adaptations provide a limitless source of inspiration for materials scientists and engineers. For Guilhem De Hoe, Ph.D., who joined the Department of Materials Science & Engineering as an assistant professor in January 2024, crystals provided… Read More
In the internet age, the landscape of human-generated data has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the early days of website creation to the current era of cloud storage, social media, big data, and artificial intelligence, the collective output of information… Read More
