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Small Things Considered at MRL
Mon, 06/05/2017 - 08:19 Nano- and molecular-scale electronics being imaged and researched at MRL by Pinshane Huang and students.
Where the Arts Meet Physics: A Class, An Exhibition, An Amazing Learning Experience
Wed, 05/24/2017 - 07:39 Physics Professor Smitha Vishveshwara created and led a course-based art exhibition at the Krannert Art Museum in April.
Playing with Nanoparticle Legos: Polymorphism in Nanoantenna Arrays
Tue, 05/16/2017 - 04:33 Researchers at the University of Illinois discover surprising interactions in nanoparticle building blocks.
Self-healing tech charges up performance for silicon-containing battery anodes
Mon, 05/15/2017 - 09:32 Researchers at the University of Illinois have found a way to apply self-healing technology to lithium-ion batteries.
Electroplating delivers high-energy, high-power batteries
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 11:37 The process that makes gold-plated jewelry or chrome car accents is now making powerful lithium-ion batteries.
New understanding of superconductor’s 'normal' state may open the way to solving longstanding puzzle
Thu, 05/11/2017 - 05:10 Vidya Madhavan, a physics professor and member of MRL, led experiments on the electronic properties of this material.
Jeffrey Moore Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Thu, 05/04/2017 - 06:27 Prof. Jeffrey Moore was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors for scientists.
New NEC Pelletron for RBS Analysis Has Its First User
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:17 MRL is very happy to announce a new high-energy ion-beam accelerator has been added and is available for use.
Directed Molecular Transport: Exciting News for Chemical Detection
Wed, 04/26/2017 - 03:54 Research being done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is making lifesaving chemical detection a possibility.
Physics Professor Nadya Mason Selected for 2018-19 Defense Science Study Group (DSSG)
Mon, 04/24/2017 - 10:02 DSSG is a program of education and study introducing outstanding science and engineering professors to U.S. security issues.Addressing Fundamental Limits of Ultrafast Devices at the University of Illinois
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:45 Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have uncovered laser light that alters metal magnetization.
Addressing Fundamental Limits of Ultrafast Devices at the University of Illinois
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 03:58 Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have uncovered laser light that alters metal magnetization.
Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Pinshane Huang Receives 3M 2017 Non-Tenured Faculty Award
Wed, 04/19/2017 - 06:24 The awardees receive $15,000 for their research in this highly competitive program.
MRL a Part of Team to Receive MURI Award from the Department of Defense
Fri, 04/14/2017 - 09:15 The U.S. Department of Defense announced it is issuing 23 research awards totaling $163 million to academic institutions.
MRL Associate Director Catherine Jones Murphy Named MRS Fellow
Wed, 04/12/2017 - 09:31 This lifetime appointment by the MRS seeks to recognize outstanding members making ongoing, distinguished contributions.
Assistant Professor Pinshane Huang Receives 2017 MSA Albert Crewe Award
Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:09 This award, from the Microscopy Society of America (MSA), represents a major recognition by the winner’s colleagues.
Jessica Krogstad and Robert Maass Receive NSF CAREER Awards
Thu, 03/23/2017 - 03:17 Two assistant professors in materials science and engineering recently received NSF CAREER awards for new research.
Middle School Kids Learning STEM for Engineering Open House
Mon, 03/13/2017 - 10:45 With guidance from the MRL and other scientists and engineers across campus, these young students built—and broke—bridges.
Smarter Energy Consumption at MRL Underway
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 05:15 Big, energy-saving changes with big benefits are happening within MRL.