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We're not saying we saved the best for last, as @pennmatsci.bsky.social have had some amazing speakers this fall, but we'd like to say the visit from Paul Nealey @uchicagopme.bsky.social was the best turnout of the semester. Special thanks to Karen I. Winey for hosting Paul.
December 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
For our final @pennmatsci.bsky.social seminar of the semester, we've invited Paul Nealey, Professor of Molecular Engineering, UChicago Pritzker SNMA, who will provide his talk, "Ion Transport in Hydrated Anion Conducting Polyelectrolytes," December 4, 2025.

For more information: shorturl.fm/OZeQp
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today's @nytimes.com (Sports) Connection game features a question on Pennsylvania College Team Nicknames. Go Quakers!
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social would like to thank Mengyang Gu UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering for his wonderful seminar talk and Shu Yang for hosting his visit.
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social would like to thank host, Yuanwen Jiang, and Antonio Facchetti, @Georgia Institute of Technology for the wonderful Seminar.

As is custom, our students take our guest out to lunch for a wonderful meal and conversation. Thank you, everyone, for a great day.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social is hiring! We're seeking talent with a particular interest in candidates who develop and/or use artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning tools for new quantum materials discovery.

The deadline to apply via Interfolio is December 1, 2025. lnkd.in/eDzfzBzZ
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
There are few things that are more satisfying than what's about to occur. @pennmatsci.bsky.social Matsci Makers Annual Make N' Break Workshop, which is just what it sounds like. Stop on by.

Wednesday, September 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
MSE Lab - LRSM Basement
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social is excited to welcome Dr. Judy J. Cha (Cornell University) next week to our MSE seminar series with her talk, "1D Topological Systems for Next-Generation Electronics."

Abstract: shorturl.at/WojYK

Thursday, 9/18 at 10:30 AM Wu & Chen Auditorium
September 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social once again gives Top Chef a run for their money with liquid nitrogen ice cream. Add Oreos and M&Ms and life is wonderful.

Gotta thank the MSE Society and our own Steven "Willy Wonka" Szewczyk for his support. A wonderful turnout.
September 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The @pennmatsci.bsky.social fall welcome hasn't started until Nina from Wawa arrives with hot coffee and bagels.

We had an amazing seminar on Lab safety from @pennehrs.bsky.social who reminded us of safety procedures and best practices.

Welcome back, everyone.
September 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What a meaningful @pennmatsci.bsky.social 50-year connection with Dr. David Pope and his student, Nancy Yang, with Undergraduate Coordinator, Vicky Lee.
August 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social welcomes the incoming class of Master's and PhD students. Welcome, everyone.
August 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We adore visits from our @pennmatsci.bsky.social alumni, especially when it's just to catch up and say hello. Thank you, Emma Glasser, for visiting.
August 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Sending off one of the recent @pennmatsci.bsky.social PhDs to conquer the world. Good luck, Antonio. We'll always be here.
August 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What's not to like about a gathering of @pennmatsci.bsky.social classmates, friends and PIZZA. No better way spend a Thursday afternoon.
July 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social is excited to welcome back MSE alumni, Murari Ramkumar, CEO Vinmano, who just secured $3M in startup funding.

Vimano produces nanotech membranes for energy storage and conversion devices like flow batteries and fuel cells and they're always on the lookout for talent.
July 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social would like to congratulate Penn MSE alumna Despina Louca (Ph.D. ’97) on receiving the 2025 Anne Mayes Neutron Scattering Prize!
A proud moment for @pennengineering.bsky.social and the University of Virginia Department of Physics.
July 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's never too soon to gain additional skills and tools for your career search. Postdocs and PhD's should consider taking using the Phd job search prep camp, beginning August 6, 2025. Details are below.

For more details bit.ly/PJSPC25
June 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
George Hollyer, a doctoral candidate in
@pennmatsci.bsky.social has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s prestigious SCGSR program, which provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students.

shorturl.at/WaQyw
June 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Lindsay Jones joined fellow PhD Justin Hughes, and global researchers at the ENGINE2025 Winter School in Grenoble, where science, collaboration, and cultural exploration converged.

To read more: shorturl.at/txUOo
June 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social is pleased to announce today's Thesis Defense by Shobhita Kramadhati:

“Metasurfaces For Environmental Refractive Index Sensing: Design, Fabrication And Interrogation"

Monday, June 9, 2025, 3:00 pm
Towne 327

events.seas.upenn.edu/event/mse-ph...
June 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans and their families for their unwavering dedication and courage.
May 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social Congratulates our student and postdoctoral student award recipients.

mse.seas.upenn.edu/2025-departm...
May 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social salutes the 2025 Doctoral Engineering Graduating Class! We're proud of you!!!! #PennEngineeringProud #PennGrad
May 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
@pennmatsci.bsky.social thanks the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) and @vagelosenergy.bsky.social for hosting the
@pennengineering.bsky.social symposium honoring Naomi Halas, recipient of The Franklin Institute 2025 Medal in Chemistry.
April 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM