Anthony Shoji Hall Named a 2024 Rising Star in Materials Science by ACS Materials Au
Dr. Anthony Shoji Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named one of the 2024 Rising Stars in Materials Science by ACS Materials Au. This prestigious recognition highlights his pioneering contributions to the field and places him among an elite group of 19 early career […]
Pat Overend: Celebrating 39 Years of Dedication to Penn’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering
For nearly four decades, Pat Overend has been the heart of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of Pennsylvania. Her journey to MSE was a fortunate twist of fate, one that turned into a career rich with purpose, pride, and personal fulfillment. Pat’s path began in 1985 at Penn’s Law […]
From Labs to Laps, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Community Compete in Philadelphia Marathon Events
It is another exciting Philadelphia Marathon event. This year it is anticipated that more than 21,000 registered runners will compete. Among them, the members of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) including, Kepler Boonstra, Julia Dase, Christine Huang, Damilola Lawal, Jonathon Mui, Alexander Ng, Katie Sun, Gabriel Vega Bellido, James Votruba-Drzal, and Kaitlin […]
13 Questions – Weiwei Kong
After completing middle school in Shanghai, China, Weiwei Kong, attended high school in Tacoma, Washington. She pursued her undergraduate degree at Case Western University, majoring in Polymer Science and Engineering, with minors in philosophy and dance. Currently, Weiwei is currently engaged in research in Professor Russell Composto’s group, focusing on polymer kinetics within confined spaces […]
13 Questions – Ana Kenefick
They say “burning the candle at both ends makes the room brighter.” Actually I’m making up this quote, but after you read about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering senior Ana Kenefick, you’ll understand why. In addition to her academic workload, Kenefick is a member of the Penn Women’s Gymnastics’ Team where she’s nailed […]
Eric Stach to Serve as Materials Research Society (MRS) Vice President
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is pleased to announce the Vice President/President Elect and new Board Members for 2024, elected by the Society’s global membership of over 13,000. Eric A. Stach, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, will serve as MRS Vice President beginning January 1, 2024. He will lead the Board […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2023
2023 MSE Senior Design Showcase
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering Senior Design Showcase was held on Friday, April 21, 2023, in the Glandt Forum in the Singh Center for Nanotechnology. The seniors, (Emma Glasser, Kimerly Jackson, Leslie Lytle, Sahana Sundar, Yein Yoon, Son Hoang, Joshua Chen, Kunal Jadeja, Michael Cellucci, Hyunil Kim, Sylvia Chen, Asset Yermekkaliyev, and Justin […]
2023 MSE Student Awards
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering students were recognized as recipients for the following awards: Undergraduate Student Awards The Wolf-Hallac Award, Yein Yoon The M&T Award, Joshua Chen Hugo Otto Wolf Memorial Award, Sahana Sundar, Yein Yoon R.M. Brick Award, Hyunil Kim, Dustin Brown Penn Engineering Exceptional Service Award, Joshua Chen, Kunal Jadeja, Jacqueline Aquino William Graham Technology Innovation Prize, Team Name: […]
13 Questions – Dr. David P. Pope
When you have a lecture named after you (The David P. Pope Lecture), it’s kind of a big deal. Dr. David Pope first came to Penn in 1968 as an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering and rose to full Professor in 1982. He has served as the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in […]