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Materials Research Institute

Materials Research Institute

A woman sits in front of an electron microscope

Engineering professor named Microscopy Society of America president-elect

Woman in face mask reviewing work in lab

X-ray scientist elected member of International Centre for Diffraction Data

A man in a lab coat stands in front of a lab bench.

Resist the resistance: Fighting the good fight against bacteria

diagram of surface skin fomring

Fibrous protein finding may lead to improved bioprinting, tissue engineering

Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems

Webinar to discuss new living materials seed-grant program

A virtual Materials Day maintains a spirit of engagement while social distancing

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2D-materials center ready to move to new phase, add industry partners

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Three Penn State researchers win 2020 Rustum and Della Roy Awards

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One chemical engineering faculty, three alumni honored as rising stars

Enrique Gomez

Professor honored for paper at American Chemical Society meeting

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MRI grants to seed exploration of transformative materials research

Microscopic view of onion cells in purple and green.

Novel cellulose finding may lead to new chemicals, biofuels

Smart Wrap

'Smart Wrap' implant may help people better control their bladders

Implantable Biodegradeable Sensor

Implantable sensor could measure bodily functions -- and then safely biodegrade

Research image showing effective stretchable materials and direct integration options that will advance stretchable, wearable gas sensors

Researchers develop sensors that detect human biomarkers and toxic gas

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