Mar 23 1:00 pm IMSE Seminar: "Ferroic Materials: Designed and Probed Using Electrons" at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall
Making Sense of Quantum Breakthroughs WashU physicists in Arts & Sciences, led by Shaffique Adam, explain surprising findings from a cutting-edge quantum microscope. Their work, reported in Nature, opens possibilities for advanced technologies. 03.02.2026
Putting some ‘muscle’ into material design Researchers at WashU have created protein fibers inspired by various animal muscle proteins. These materials are grown in bioreactors and can be stronger than many synthetic fibers. (Image: generated in ChatGPT) 03.02.2026
For Zack Rehfuss, high-pressure physics makes diamonds The graduate student works at the limits of pressure and temperature to create diamonds, advance quantum science, and launch a business venture. 02.04.2026
How chemical “sponges” could change the world: A conversation with Zach Zheng Chemist Zach Zheng, in Arts & Sciences, is using artificial intelligence to create metallic-organic compounds that could potentially transform fields from mining to medicine. His mentor, Omar Yaghi, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and Zheng will attend this week’s ceremony in Stockholm. 12.08.2025
Extrudable hydrogels act as bioelectronic conductors Research in Alexandra Rutz’s lab creates hydrogels that could measure biological activity 10.14.2025
Institute for Materials Science and Engineering adds state-of-the-art electron microscope Danforth Shared Instrumentation Facilities Expo set for Oct. 7 to feature GRAND ARM 2, other highlights 09.25.2025
Bae selected as a Rising Star by Advanced Materials journal The honor recognizes the work of early-stage independent researchers 09.22.2025
Strengthening soy for better bioplastics Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis using surface chemistry to improve the strength of soy and cellulose-based biomaterials 09.19.2025
Light as data and power source Mark Lawrence plans to develop light-powered sensors with NSF CAREER Award. Photo Credit: iStock 09.17.2025
