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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-...

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

Chocolate chips are proof that materials science shows up everywhere, even in cookies 🍪 the way they melt, hold shape, and fracture is all about structure and phase transitions #NationalChocolateChipDay

Happy Mother’s Day 💐💖 To the moms who inspire, support, and engineer brighter futures every day at Georgia Tech and beyond 💫 #MothersDay #WomenInSTEM #MSE #GeorgiaTech #STEMcommunity

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 Your passion, hard work, and resilience have helped shape our MSE community, and we’re incredibly proud of each of you. Wherever your journey leads next, we’ll be cheering you on.

At the Met Gala, fashion is art—and materials make it possible. From engineered fabrics to experimental materials, each look shows how science shapes creativity on the red carpet. #MaterialsScience #FashionIsArt Image sources: Vogue and Billboard Magazine

May the 4th be with you What do Star Wars technologies have in common? Materials science. ⚔️ Lightsaber → extreme temperatures
🚀 Millennium Falcon → lightweight, strong materials
🤖 R2-D2 → smart materials

🎓 Grad Spotlight: Haasa Gaddipati Haasa Gaddipati is graduating in Materials Science and Engineering, specializing in functional materials with a certificate in sustainable business. Fun fact: she’s often in the Love Building at sunrise. 🌅 Congrats, Haasa!

🎓 MSE Grad Spotlight: Malik Anthony Blackman
Materials Science and Engineering grad and longtime alto sax player 🎷 nearly 20 years
Favorite Georgia Tech memory traveling to conferences across the U.S. and presenting research ✈️
Excited to see what he does next!

Earth Day, but make it materials science 🌱
From recyclable metals to biodegradable polymers, the materials we choose shape our environmental impact ♻️
#EarthDay #SustainableMaterials

New on CBS Atlanta: MSE’s Sundaresan Jayaraman and researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are developing pressure-sensing fabric to help prevent bedsores in young patients Featuring a powerful story from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Fashion of the Future is here Join the Textiles Team Fashion Show 2026 for a retro-futuristic runway, student-designed innovations, and a look at where fashion is headed Free tote bags, food, exhibitions, and a full show. April 17 | 5–7 PM
Marcus Nanotech Atrium RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Science meets creativity at Georgia Tech ✨ “Transport | Transform | Transcend” at ATL Airport showcases researchers turning materials science, AI, and sustainability into powerful artistic experiences. Featuring MSE’s Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena. Read more: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/transpo...

Deserts = materials science in action 🌵 Silica → glass + electronics
Quartz → sensors + timing
Temperature swings → rock breakdown Even the landscape behind Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is built on materials that shape our world. #MaterialsScience #Coachella #STEM #Engineering #Science

Day in the life with freshman Kai Golla at GT 📚 See what starting out in MSE really looks like #GeorgiaTech #GTMSE #DayInTheLife #FreshmanYear #EngineeringLife

Happy National Burrito Day from Georgia Tech MSE 🌯 From composite tortillas to phase transformations in melted cheese, a burrito highlights how materials science appears in everyday life. Engineering concepts are not limited to labs. They are all around us, even at lunch.

From the MILL to the Moon 🚀 Students came together yesterday for an Artemis II watch party and watched the next chapter of human space exploration unfold. Materials science plays a key role in making missions like this possible and the future is bright. #GeorgiaTech #MSE #ArtemisII #Materials

Georgia Tech MSE is introducing a new concentration: Food & Soft Materials Course topics include chip fracture mechanics, cookie dunk testing, and cheese melt rheology. Hands-on labs included. Applications open today. Happy April Fools’ day! #AprilFools #GeorgiaTech #MaterialsScience #MSE #Engineer

Spring brings the world to life 🌸 It is remarkable how much materials science is behind flowers, soil, and rain.
#MaterialsScience #STEM #Spring

A big congratulations to all MSE students who took part in the 13th Annual MRS Spring 2026 Poster Competition and our 2nd Annual Undergraduate 3‑Minute Research Challenge! Your work continues to inspire. 💛🖤 #GeorgiaTech #MSE #StudentResearch

Happy Spring Break 🌸☀️ Stay safe & enjoy!! 🌴💛 #GTMSE #SpringBreak #GoJackets #StaySafe

Poster Showcase is today 👀
3–6 PM at Marcus Nanotechnology
Come check out student research and support!

Throwing it back to last year’s Poster Showcase.
Join us tomorrow (March 20), 3–6 PM at Marcus Nanotechnology to check out student research and ideas. Come by and support!

Sundaresan Jayaraman, Georgia Tech MSE, is turning bedsheets into sensors that prevent pressure injuries. Materials science in action, improving patient care: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/penicil... #GeorgiaTechMSE #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety

Happy Pi Day! 🥧 π appears in more than geometry. In materials science, it shows up in equations describing atomic packing, crystal dislocations, and diffusion—helping researchers understand how atoms arrange themselves and move through materials.

Shining a light on WiMSE, Georgia Tech’s student organization for women in Materials Science and Engineering! A welcoming space for connection, support, and growth. #WomenInSTEM #WiMSE

🚀 Congratulations to Keerthi Padmanabhan on being selected as a 2026 Brooke Owens Fellow! The fellowship supports students pursuing careers in aviation and space and connects them with leaders across the industry. Learn more about the 2026 fellows:
www.brookeowensfellowship.org/blog/posts/a...

Engineering excellence recognized 👏 David McDowell has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. McDowell joins the 2026 class and becomes the 50th NAE member from Georgia Institute of Technology. Read the full story: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/nationa...

🎨🔬 Spring 2026 MRS Poster Competition March 20 | 3–6 PM
Marcus Nanotechnology Building
Cash prizes 💰 Present your research, meet industry, and build your skills at Georgia Institute of Technology. Register here:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon.... Don’t miss it 🚀

Student Spotlight ✨ A day in the life of Emma Géle — balancing academics, activities, and big goals. It’s inspiring to see students showing up with focus and heart every day. 💙 #StudentSpotlight #DayInTheLife

March is Women’s History Month 🌸 Celebrating the women who continue to engineer change in materials science — from microstructure to macro impact. Built on legacy. Driven by innovation. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #MaterialsScience

Celebrating innovation at Georgia Tech 🎉 Jason Azoulay has been named a 2026 Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing his impactful work in materials science and technology innovation. A proud moment for MSE and the broader research community! 🐝✨

🎨🔬 Spring 2026 MRS Poster Competition March 20 | 3–6 PM
Marcus Nanotechnology Building
Cash prizes 💰 Present your research, meet industry, and build your skills at Georgia Institute of Technology. Register here:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Don’t miss it 🚀

The Mill: MSE’s makerspace. Testing. Printing. Building. Community. Hands-on materials science.

BMH Materials Spotlight: Madam C. J. Walker By experimenting with ingredient composition and performance, she developed specialized hair care formulations tailored to the material properties of Black hair. Her work demonstrates how engineering principles apply to everyday materials

Engineering a more sustainable future starts in the classroom 🌎
This article from the Georgia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning highlights how Dr. Sarah Goodman redesigned MSE 2001 using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read more: www.mse.gatech.edu/news/shaping...

For Black History Month: Marie Maynard Daly.
She linked cholesterol to heart disease and studied how arteries change under stress — science that underpins modern vascular biomaterials. 🧬
Chemistry that helps us design materials for the human body.
#BlackHistoryMonth #Biomaterials