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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Congratulations to MSE Professor Hamid Garmestani on the publication of Fundamentals of Microstructural Characterization of Materials, a new textbook developed from more than 20 years of teaching materials characterization at Georgia Tech. 📚 www.mse.gatech.edu/news/mse-fac...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Georgia Tech MSE community wishes you a safe, restful, and productive Fall Break. Whether youre traveling, spending time with family and friends, or catching up on projects, take care and enjoy the break. See you Wednesday! 🍁

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🎭⚛️ Every equation has a story. MSE Professor Faisal Alamgir is using theater to help students explore the history, discoveries, and human side of scientific knowledge through original classroom performances. Read more: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/equatio...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

MSE faculty gathered Friday for the annual Faculty Retreat to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education and research. Through discussion and collaboration, participants explored ways to navigate the unknowns ahead.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to our MSE innovators! Today, the Office of Technology Licensing recognized Robert Speyer, Keenan M., Kishor Gupta, Sundaresan Jayaraman, and Sungmee Park for their patented innovations and for advancing discoveries from the lab toward real-world impact.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🍂 What do changing leaves, pumpkins, and a warm cup of coffee have in common? Materials science! Explore the optical, mechanical, and thermal properties behind a few of our favorite parts of fall!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Georgia Tech MSE is ranked No. 2 in the nation in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings! Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners who help make this achievement possible. www.mse.gatech.edu/news/mse-ran... #GeorgiaTechMSE #MaterialsScience

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔬 Student Spotlight: Katie Dale 3rd-year MSE student Katie Dale is gaining hands-on experience as a Packaging Engineering Intern with Printpack Inc. in Atlanta. She’s working with polymer films, material qualifications, mechanical testing, and manufacturing trials to support packaging development.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Career Fair is TODAY! 🐝 MSE students, come ready to connect with employers, explore opportunities, ask questions, and take the next step toward your career. Good luck, Jackets! #GeorgiaTech #GTMSE #MaterialsScience #CareerFair

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣 The countdown is on for the MSE Career Fair! Join us Sept. 14 from 5–8 PM in the Love Building Atriums. 🤝 Connect with employers 💼 Explore co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities 🎓 All MSE students are welcome! #GeorgiaTech #GTMSE

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As the Yellow Jackets get ready for their first game of the season, we’re taking a look at the materials science behind the football helmet. From early leather designs to today’s engineered polymer shells, helmet materials have evolved dramatically over the years. Go Jackets! 🐝

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Student Spotlight: Hannah Andrews This summer, MSE student Hannah Andrews gained hands-on industry experience as a Quality Intern at Freudenberg NOK in Cleveland, GA! Hannah worked on corrosion testing of steel components and applying her MSE coursework to real-world manufacturing.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ready to explore what’s next? Career Fair 2026 is happening September 14 from 5–8 p.m. in the Love Building Atriums! Connect with leading employers, explore internships and full-time opportunities, and build connections for your future. Love Building, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors All MSE students welcome!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Happy first day of classes! Wishing everyone a great start to the summer semester filled with learning, research, and new discoveries in materials science. 📚 #MaterialsScience #MSE

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Welcome to MSE Week of Welcome! Come meet the MSE community at our Meet & Greet/Open House and learn more about student organizations, research opportunities, and ways to get involved. August 21 | 3:30–5 PM Love Building, 1st Floor Atrium #GTMSE #GeorgiaTech #MaterialsScience

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Start the semester by connecting with the MSE community! Join us for the MSE Week of Welcome Meet & Greet and Open House. 📅 August 21, 2026 🕒 3:30-5:00 p.m. 📍 LOVE 1st Floor Atrium

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

MSE faculty, Sundaresan Jayaraman and Sungmee Park, are contributing their expertise to FutureTEX, a national initiative focused on advancing U.S. textile manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development. Georgia Tech is proud to serve as a founding partner. www.mse.gatech.edu/news/georgia...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Professor Matthew McDowell has been appointed to a National Academies committee studying future battery technologies for defense applications. His expertise in energy storage research will help inform recommendations for advancing U.S. battery innovation. www.mse.gatech.edu/news/matthew...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The halls of the Love Building have been pretty quiet lately. We can’t wait for our students to be back and the semester to get into full swing. We hope you enjoy these last few weeks before the fall semester!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

MSE is extending a warm welcome to our new grants administrator, Benetta Behnzukeh! Benetta is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to supporting the school's research mission. If you see Benetta, be sure to say hi!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The College of Engineering Staff Appreciation event saw quite a few familiar faces! MSE staff had a great time networking with all of the wonderful people who make up the COE staff! #gtmse #materialsscience #georgiatech #engineering #helluvaengineer

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Good luck with finals, Jackets! 📚 From late-night studying to lab reports and exams, your hard work throughout the summer is paying off. Finish strong! #FinalsWeek #GeorgiaTech #MSE

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Happy National Waterpark Day! 🌊 Materials science keeps waterparks running with durable composites, waterproof coatings, corrosion-resistant metals, and UV-stable plastics built for constant sun and water exposure. #NationalWaterparkDay #MaterialsScience #MSE

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ph.D. student Kayla Chuong is turning her experience with scanning electron microscopy into an opportunity to train researchers across GT and industry through the IMS Graduate Apprenticeship Program. Learn more: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/graduat...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Congratulations to MSE graduate student Jude Kpare, who received the Best Poster Award at the Gordon Research Conference on Electronic Processes in Organic Materials. www.mse.gatech.edu/news/graduat...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to MSE’s Lauren Garten on receiving an NSF CAREER Award for her project, Developing Semiconducting Ferroelectric Materials to Realize Polarization Enabled Charge Separation and Transport. #NSFCAREER #GeorgiaTechMSE

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Tomorrow is Black Leaders Awareness Day! Bettye Washington Greene, Walter Lincoln Hawkins, and Sossina Haile helped shape the future of polymers, telecommunications, and sustainable energy materials. #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay #MSE #STEM

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Congratulations to MSE alumni Simiao Niu and Sihong Wang on being named to the Georgia Tech Alumni Association's 2026 40 Under 40 class. The recognition celebrates alumni making an impact through leadership, innovation, and service. mse.gatech.edu/news/two-mse...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Saturday was National Swimming Pool Day! Materials science keeps swimming pools durable, waterproof, and safe through the use of concrete, fiberglass, stainless steel, and advanced polymers. #NationalSwimmingPoolDay #MaterialsScience #Engineering

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Fireworks combine chemistry, thermodynamics, and materials engineering to create the colors and patterns that light up the sky each Fourth of July 🎆 We hope you had a Happy Independence Day from Georgia Tech MSE! #FourthOfJuly #MaterialsScience #STEM #Fireworks

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

MSE research scholars shared their work with prospective students and families during today’s info session, offering a firsthand look at the research opportunities and experiences available to MSE students.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Waffles are more than breakfast — they’re materials science in action 🧇 From heat transfer to texture formation, science helps create the perfect crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside waffle. Happy National Waffle Day!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Georgia Tech students Rhett Hutchins & Hannah Andrews built this custom guitar through a collaboration of Music Technology and Materials Science & Engineering 🎸 From fabrication and electronics to coatings and hand-painted artwork, the project shows how engineering and creativity can work together.

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In honor of National Selfie Day on June 21, enjoy some selfies from our amazing staff! Drop your selfies in the comments 😁#gatechmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We hope you all had a Happy Father’s Day. To all the fathers and father figures in our community, we appreciate your support, encouragement, and lasting impact. #FathersDay

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Staff Spotlight: Kathy Hicks ✨ Kathy, a Faculty Support Coordinator, is going on two years in MSE. "I like the networking opportunities available on campus, and I appreciate some of the connections I've made working at MSE." Thanks for all that you do, Kathy!

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Summer break is more than just fun—it’s materials science on the move 😏. Roads, cars, and even your snacks are engineered to get you there safely. #MaterialsScience #MSElife #RoadTrip #SpringBreak #EngineeringEverywhere #gtmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Kishor Gupta and Sungmee Park on receiving the MSE Research Scientist/Engineer Award, recognizing their outstanding research contributions across the MSE community. #gatech #gtmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Lauren Garten on receiving the MSE Faculty Research and Education Award! Nominated by staff, faculty, and students, she was recognized for her outstanding research and educational contributions. #gtmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

MSE Staff Spotlight✨ Congratulations to Tristen Jones and Jasmin Frett-Hodge for winning the MSE Staff Exemplary Performance Award, recognizing them as people who render outstanding performance in support of instructional, research, and/or administrative activities! #gtmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Summer essentials, but make it materials science ☀️ Sunscreen fights UV radiation, popsicles depend on freezing point depression, and sunglasses are built with optical engineering. Same vibes, just smarter. 🍦😎 #MaterialsScience #STEM #ScienceEveryday

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Graduate Spotlight ✨ Congratulations to Samir for graduating with his BS in MSE! Fun fact: he's shaving his head this summer for funsies! His favorite memory at GT is being involved in the Filipino Student Association, especially the Halo-Halo culture show every year. #gtmse

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Monday was National Bath Bomb Day and it is a small reminder that chemistry shows up in everyday self care in the best way. #NationalBathBombDay #BathBomb

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Happening today! The 2026 Brumley D. Pritchett Lecture featuring Dr. Jeffrey Neaton from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Join us for an engaging discussion on materials science and innovation at Georgia Tech #GeorgiaTech #MSE #STEM #Research

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

TOMORROW: The 2026 Brumley D. Pritchett Lecture featuring Dr. Jeffrey Neaton from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Join us for an engaging discussion on materials science and innovation at Georgia Tech #GeorgiaTech #MSE #STEM #Research

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

After years of classroom development, Prof. Robert Speyer has published Applied Chemical Thermodynamics, a new textbook designed to make foundational concepts more accessible to students. Read more: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/speyer-...

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gatechmse.bsky.social @gatechmse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Happening Thursday! 2026 Brumley D. Pritchett Lecture featuring Dr. Jeffrey Neaton from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Excited for a day of innovation and materials science at Georgia Tech #GeorgiaTech #MSE #STEM #Research #GTEvents

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