materials science
noun
: the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)
materials scientist
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This project marks a rare milestone in materials science by using a single agricultural waste source to produce both types of electrodes required for a high-performance hybrid device.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Patricio Schurter, a first-year student in the materials science and engineering program, has been impressed by the research in the department, including a group of professors working on creating new types of batteries.
—Michael Burke, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
This year, the largest share of finalists falls within materials science and chemical innovation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In the coming years, quantum computing and AI will become critical tools in the pursuit of new materials science and chemistry.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Patricio Schurter, a first-year student in the materials science and engineering program, has been impressed by the research in the department, including a group of professors working on creating new types of batteries.
—Michael Burke, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
This year, the largest share of finalists falls within materials science and chemical innovation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In the coming years, quantum computing and AI will become critical tools in the pursuit of new materials science and chemistry.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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