Dear Department Family, I write to you all today with a heavy heart. Children are brought into this world with hope and optimism. However, at some point parents and loved ones work to provide a realistic view of the world –… Read More
Tag: Michele Manuel
Letter from the Chair – Spring 2020
Dear alumni, colleagues and friends, I hope that this letter finds you and your loved ones well. Our accomplishments this semester, while different from what you would normally read about in this space, are nevertheless as impressive as nearly anything… Read More
Letter from the Chair – 1959 Newsletter
Building something great takes time, effort, patience and dedication, and in the months since our last 1959 Newsletter the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) has shown no signs of slowing down. Both graduate programs remain as strong as… Read More
Spring 2019 Letter from Department Chair
It is already proving to be another extraordinary year for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). U.S. News & World Report recognized the UF MSE graduate program as the No. 8 best among public universities for 2020, climbing… Read More
Rhines Report Fall 2018: Letter from Department Chair
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) has seen dramatic changes in the last few years, including a revitalization and resurgence in activity, aggressively seeking to set a new standard for MSE programs. With the merging of the Nuclear… Read More
Rhines Report Spring 2018: Letter from Department Chair
Welcome Alumni and Friends to our newest digital newsletter! My first year as department chair has been a whirlwind. The University of Florida broke into the Top 10 of Public Universities at No. 9. Our department was also ranked… Read More
UF Engineers Develop Lightweight Metal for NASA
NASA is collaborating with the University of Florida’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering for its RadSat project. The lab lead by Department Chair Michele Manuel developed a lightweight magnesium alloy.
Michele Manuel Named ASM Fellow
ASM International, a professional organization for materials scientists and engineers, has announced that its Board of Trustees has elected Michele Manuel, Ph.D., to become an ASM Fellow, citing her “outstanding leadership and technical contributions in thermodynamics-based alloy design and its… Read More
Dr. Michele V. Manuel announced as Department Chair
Michele Manuel, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader and expert in light metals, design, and computational methodologies for materials development and materials characterization. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and her B.S. in Materials… Read More
Tenure, Promotions and Awards!
Dr. Yong Yang has received his tenure and is promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. Michele Manuel received her promotion to Professor. Dr. Kevin Jones received the Distinguished Professor Award.