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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CSU chemistry student named Astronaut Scholar
July 15, 2026Achmatowicz, a chemistry major in the College of Natural Sciences, was recently named a 2026 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
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Chemistry researchers leverage AI for hair dye development by Korean beauty brand Amorepacific
July 14, 2026The research centers on using machine learning to understand and predict the complex set of chemical interactions required to produce the exact shade.
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Q&A with incoming Psychology Chair Matt Rhodes
June 12, 2026Matt Rhodes, a professor of cognitive psychology, was recently named the incoming chair of the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University.
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Precisely: CSU physicists help resolve proton puzzle
June 2, 2026A CSU team has measured a hydrogen proton’s radius to be 0.84 femtometers, resolving a long-standing scientific discrepancy known as the proton radius puzzle.
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6 ways I keep the air in my house clean as an indoor air pollution researcher
May 19, 2026As an atmospheric chemist, I’m always thinking about the air quality in my home. Here are 6 tips based on my research to improve the quality of your home’s air.
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Q&A with Olympic bobsledder and CSU physics alumnus, Hunter Powell
May 13, 2026Olympic bobsledder and CSU alumnus Hunter Powell shared why he chose physics, how it helped him as an Olympic athlete, and his advice to CSU students.