A Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program
Materials Science Engineering studies the use, properties, functions, and characterization of materials to address complex issues of efficiency, sustainability, cost and equity. Material scientists combine physics, chemistry, math, engineering, merchandising, and many other fields to create novel materials.
45+
state-of-the-art instruments available to students and faculty
1 of 6
universities in the U.S. to be designated as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University
8
collaborating departments
25+
core faculty
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School of Materials Science & Engineering News
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Pilot partnership with Larimer County offers free mental health services to recently incarcerated
February 23, 2026A clinic powered by students aims to increase access to behavioral health care for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.
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Legacy lives on through moss donation
February 13, 2026Holmes Rolston III, University Distinguished Professor and professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University, is widely known as a founding father of environmental ethics as a formal study, but in his personal life he was known as a man with a deep interest in moss. Over the course of his life, Rolston collected approximately 2,000 moss specimens, which upon his passing, have been donated to the Charles Maurer Herbarium at Colorado State University.
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CSU project uses AI to turn soil data into actionable insights for farmers
February 13, 2026An interdisciplinary research team at Colorado State University is using artificial intelligence to help farmers better understand soil health by turning varied agricultural data into practical, decision-ready insights that are easy to access.
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Little Shop of Physics 2026 Open House set for March 1 at Colorado State University
February 11, 2026The Little Shop of Physics will host its annual open house science event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Lory Student Center on Colorado State University’s campus.
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OtterCares grant expands Little Shop of Physics rural school visits
January 30, 2026The OtterCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of OtterBox, has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Little Shop of Physics, a K-12 science education outreach unit in the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University. This grant is the second awarded to Little Shop through the OtterCares Innovation Station Fund, which supports hands-on learning environments for primary and secondary students.
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Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Day: Learn fun facts about our favorite critters
January 20, 2026In honor of National Squirrel Appreciation Day on Jan. 21, two CSU squirrel experts shared some fun facts based on their research.