Materials Science & Engineering

Discover how Boston University is advancing convergent research, an interdisciplinary approach that brings together scientists, engineers, social scientists, clinicians, and educators to solve society’s grand challenges.

From climate change and sustainability to childhood well-being, brain and heart research, and AI in healthcare, BU researchers are collaborating across fields to create solutions that no single discipline could achieve alone.

MSE Talks Spring 2026

MSE Talks Fall Speakers

MSE will have the great honor of hosting awesome speakers for our materials seminars next Spring.

To view a list of individuals who will speak this semester, please visit the webpage below.

MSE Colloquium Website Here

MSE Research

Biomaterials | Electronic & Photonic Materials | Materials for Energy and Environment | Nanomaterials 

Research areas span multiple departments and schools and colleges at BU, and are truly cross-cutting. MSE faculty demonstrate national and international leadership, attract significant research funding from federal and state governments, and are making a direct impact on industry.

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Events

MSE Grad Talks: Savannah Schisler

Day: Friday Apr 24th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm PHO 211
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MSE Master's Thesis Final Presentation: Thy Duong

Day: Thursday Apr 30th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm EMB 121
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MSE Talk: Daniel Preston, Rice University

Day: Friday May 1st Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm EMB 105
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MSE Grad Talks: Neila Gross

Day: Friday May 8th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm PHO 211
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