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Taub installed as Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

Taub installed as Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

In a special ceremony on June 7, Professor Alan Taub was celebrated for his leadership and research contributions toward making vehicles lighter and thus more energy efficient.
MSE Contingent attends international solid-state conference

MSE Contingent attends international solid-state conference

U-M attendees, which included two undergraduate students, gained new perspectives and insights into energy storage and energy/fuel conversion research.
Shahani earns two professional society awards

Shahani earns two professional society awards

Ashwin Shahani recently received awards from both ASM, International and TMS.
Whittingham delivers historic Van Vlack Lecture

Whittingham delivers historic Van Vlack Lecture

The 2019 Nobel laureate talked about the history, limitations and future of the lithium-ion battery to a record crowd in Hill Auditorium.
Kotov elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Kotov elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

One of 261 new members, Kotov joins the Academy membership, which dates back to 1780 and includes world leaders across a variety of disciplines.
Four MSE-affiliated students win NSF Fellowships

Four MSE-affiliated students win NSF Fellowships

Recent MSE graduates Dylan Edelman and Malini Mukherji, incoming Ph.D. candidate Kelotchi Figueroa Nieves, and macro student Diana Kim all received NSF Graduate Research Fellowships.
Nobel laureate Stanley Whittingham to present lecture May 23 in Hill Auditorium

Nobel laureate Stanley Whittingham to present lecture May 23 in Hill Auditorium

NOTE: The lecture will begin at 4:30 p.m., but due to the popularity of this event, an early arrival is advised to facilitate timely seating.
Four MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowships

Four MSE students win Rackham Predoctoral Fellowships

The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship is one of the most prestigious awards granted by Rackham Graduate School.
Taub named Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

Taub named Robert H. Lurie Professor of Engineering

The official professorship installation ceremony will take place on June 7.
Chambers receives CoE's Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award

Chambers receives CoE's Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award

Chambers, who teaches lab courses MSE360 and 365, was selected for making a 'transformative impact' on students' learning.
Hilgendorf, Worth celebrate 25 years with MSE

Hilgendorf, Worth celebrate 25 years with MSE

This past fall two staff members - Renee Hilgendorf, graduate program advisor, and Kevin Worth, senior IT administrator, marked 25 years with the department.
Goldman named 2021 AAAS Fellow

Goldman named 2021 AAAS Fellow

Selection as an AAAS fellow is among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.
Heron recipient of 2022 MSE Faculty Outstanding Accomplishment Award

Heron recipient of 2022 MSE Faculty Outstanding Accomplishment Award

Heron earned the award for his exceptional research leadership, teaching, and professional service.
Quantum tech: Semiconductor "flipped" to insulator above room temperature

Quantum tech: Semiconductor "flipped" to insulator above room temperature

This discovery, led the Hovden lab, could pave the way to high speed, low-energy quantum computing
Richardson receives 2022 MLK Spirit Award

Richardson receives 2022 MLK Spirit Award

MSE department administrator Todd Richardson received the award for innovative approaches to recruiting underrepresented minority students.