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Join us for the next MSE seminar featuring Anindita Chakraborty, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Head Technologist at Tata Steel!📢

Modern steelmaking increasingly demands simultaneous advancements in material performance and manufacturing economics. The lecture presents selected case studies with manufacturing realities illustrating how fundamental understandings of surfaces, interfaces and phase transformations can translate into products delivering value at the million-ton scale. The case studies include the examples from Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) highlighting the phenomena of selective oxidation, wettability and process windows for increasingly complex steel substrates. The correlation of sub-micron level features and final product properties will also be highlighted. The lecture will conclude with process intelligence and digital enablers for translating materials science into robust manufacturing capability at industrial scale and speed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
🕐 3 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

Hosted by Victoria (Tori) Miller, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFEngineering A promotional flyer for the MSE Seminar Series, Fall 2026, at the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Florida. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at 3 p.m. in Rhines 125, the talk is titled "From Microns to Millions: Translating Materials Science & Engineering to Manufacturing in Coated Steels," presented by Anindita Chakraborty, Ph.D., Principal Scientist at Tata Steel in Mumbai, India. by @ufmse

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Our next Nuclear Engineering Seminar features John Auxier, Ph.D., Group Leader from Savannah River National Lab!⚡

This presentation consists of two distinct talks delivered by John Auxier, a specialist in nuclear nonproliferation. The first talk offers a personal perspective on John Auxier’s professional career, tracing key milestones, challenges, and achievements that have shaped my experiences in the nuclear field. This is designed to give students an opportunity to understand the “art-of-the-possible” with a technical degree in nuclear chemistry/nuclear engineering. The second talk provides of nuclear reprocessing at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), covering fundamental concepts, operational highlights, and the broader impact of SRNL’s work on nuclear science and policy. Together, these talks aim to inform and inspire, off erring both a personal narrative and technical insight into the evolving landscape of nuclear technology.

📆 Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
🕐 1:55 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

Hosted by Nathalie Wall, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFNE #UFEngineering Poster for the NE Seminar Series, Fall 2026, at the University of Florida, Department of Materials Science & Engineering. The text details an event on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1:55 p.m. in Rhines 125. The seminar, titled "From University to Global Security Missions," features John Auxier, Group Leader of Global Security at Savannah River National Laboratory. A professional portrait of John Auxier is included. by @ufmse

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Hear from Tania Betancourt, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Associate Director of the Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization doctoral program at Texas State University, at our next Fall Seminar Series tomorrow! ⚡

Conducting polymers offer opportunities to integrate therapeutic function and external control into biomedical materials. This seminar explores poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as a versatile platform for cancer therapy, controlled drug delivery, and tissue regeneration. Three complementary approaches will be presented. First, PEDOT nanoparticles serve as photothermal agents and drug carriers, combining light-induced heating with chemotherapy for localized cancer treatment. Second, incorporation of PEDOT nanoparticles into dynamic hydrogel nanocomposites enables photo thermalmodulation of the polymer network to achieve externally triggered drug release. This approach connects the responsiveness of dynamic hydrogels with the light-to-heat conversion capabilities of PEDOT, offering opportunities for on-demand therapeutic delivery. Third, PEDOT coatings introduce electrical functionality into electrospun nanofibers, creating scaffolds that combine a fibrous architecture with properties relevant to electroresponsive tissue regeneration. Across these platforms, the seminar will examine how material composition, structure, and processing influence function and biological interactions.

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
🕐 3 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

Hosted by Renato (Sam) Navarro, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFEngineering This image is a promotional poster for the MSE Seminar Series Fall 2026 at the University of Florida's Department of Materials Science & Engineering. It features a seminar titled "Beyond Conductivity: PEDOT-Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy, Controlled Drug Delivery, and Tissue Regeneration" scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. in Rhines 125. There is a photo of Tania Betancourt, Ph.D., a professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University. by @ufmse

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There's no place like Gator Nation! 🐊

Happy Homecoming from #UFMSE and #UFNE! We’re celebrating the traditions, memories and Gator pride that bring our community together. Go Gators!🧡💙

#UFMSE #UFNE #UFEngineering #UFAlumni A group of people wearing blue and orange sports jerseys walks toward a large stadium. The building displays "University of Florida" in blue lettering. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and several flags are visible above the structure. by @ufmse

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Join us Tuesday at our next seminar featuring Rebecca Smaha, Ph.D.! 📢

Rebecca Smaha is a staff scientist in the Materials Discovery & Design group at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and certificates in materials science and engineering and linguistics from Princeton University in 2014, where she researched solid electrolytes for sodium batteries. Her current research focuses on the design, discovery, and development of novel ternary nitrides in both bulk and thin film forms, both fundamentally and for applications including magnetism, ferroelectrics, optoelectronics, detection, and spintronics.

Discovery of novel materials is the crucial first step towards addressing technological needs such as computing with improved energy efficiency or reducing the criticality of rare earth magnet materials. Many proposed materials with exceptional calculated properties are compositionally complex and/or thermodynamically metastable, which both present synthetic challenges. Smaha will discuss her approach to these challenges for ternary and quaternary nitrides, which are promising families for applications including piezo- and ferroelectrics, permanent magnets, and detectors.

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
🕐 3 p.m.
📍 Rhines 125

Hosted by Megan Butala, Ph.D. and Honggyu Kim, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFEngineering The image is a poster for a seminar in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida. It announces a seminar for Fall 2026, taking place on October 6 at 3 p.m. in Rhines 125. The seminar topic is “High-Throughput Materials Discovery of Complex Nitride Thin Films.” The speaker is listed as Rebecca Smaha, Ph.D., a staff scientist at the Materials Discovery and Design Group at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. by @ufmse

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What happens when you put a materials scientist in a room with contemporary dance artists?

In ‘How Batteries Move,’ @ufsotd dance faculty Xan Burley and Alex Springer are collaborating with Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering materials scientist Megan Butala to explore how choreography and improvisation can illuminate the complex science of lithium-ion batteries.

Through embodied research, they’re exploring new ways to connect artistic practice, scientific discovery and public engagement.

Visit the link in @ufcota bio to learn about the project and preview the upcoming ‘How Batteries Move’ film in this month’s COTA In the Loop news feature story, ‘UF researchers use dance to explore lithium-ion battery science.’

🐊🔋🔗:
go.ufl.edu/HowBatteriesMove

✍️ story by Abi Krecic
📷 photos by @anthony_verdi_photography Two dancers performing on a black stage. One dancer holds tennis balls above the other dancer, perhaps mimicking atoms circling a molecule. by @ufmse

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Hear from Juan Claudio Nino, Ph.D., Rolf E. Hummel Professor in Electronic Materials, University of Florida, at our next Fall Seminar Series! ⚡

The development of radiation-tolerant electronics is crucial for the success and longevity of space exploration missions. In the harsh environment of space, electronic components are exposed to high levels of radiation, including cosmic rays, solar wind, and secondary particles from nuclear spallation reactions with shielding materials, all of which result in total ionizing dose (TID) effects, charge-induced parametric shifts, and displacement damage (DD). Many radiation-induced defects form and recover only during exposure; therefore, conventional pre- and post-irradiation characterization often misses transient yet critical radiation effects. To address this limitation, this talk introduces an operando electrical characterization probe with variable shielding, which selectively filters thermal/epithermal neutrons and gamma radiation.

📆 Thursday, Sept. 29, 2026
🕐 3 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

Hosted by Simon Phillpot, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFEngineering This image is a flyer for a seminar hosted by the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida. The seminar, part of the MSE Seminar Series for Fall 2026, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 3 p.m. in Rhines 125. The lecture topic is “Operando Characterization of Electronic Devices under Mixed Radiation Environments,” presented by Juan Claudio Nino, Ph.D., Rolf E. Hummel Professor in Electronic Materials. by @ufmse

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Upcoming Nuclear Engineering Seminar with Nathalie Wall, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Florida!⚡

Technical expertise is essential for success in nuclear engineering, but professional effectiveness also depends on understanding workplace expectations that are rarely covered in traditional engineering curricula. This seminar examines key workplace operating protocols that influence professional credibility, communication, and career development. Topics include professional appearance and dress standards across different organizational settings, workplace etiquette, expectations for interactions with colleagues and leadership, and strategies for navigating professional environments with confidence.

📆 Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
🕐 1:55 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

We look forward to seeing our students and faculty on Thursday!

#UFMSE #UFNE #UFEngineering This is a promotional flyer for the NE Seminar Series, Fall 2026, by the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 1:55 p.m. in Rhines 125. The seminar topic is “The Hidden Curriculum of Professional Success: Workplace Expectations, Communication, and Professional Conduct.” A photo of Nathalie Wall, the Interim Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Florida, is included at the bottom. by @ufmse

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Join us for the next seminar in our Fall 2026 series, featuring Margaret (Meg) Sobkowicz, Ph.D.!

Meg Sobkowicz is a Professor of Plastics Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and Colorado School of Mines, respectively.

Over a third of plastics produced globally go into single-use packaging, but a far smaller percentage of this packaging is successfully recycled or composted. The plastics recovery and recycling rates remain low due not only to infrastructural and geopolitical issues, but also because contamination and complexity in mixed waste degrades the quality of secondary feedstocks. The ubiquity and usefulness of plastics in our lives requires solutions that span geographic, societal and technical domains. This seminar will summarize the challenges in various aspects of plastics waste management and recovery of value. Several projects in the Sobkowicz group will be described that use processing innovations to improve plastics circularity.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📆 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
🕐 3 p.m.
📍 Rhines Room 125

Hosted by Guilhem De Hoe, Ph.D.

#UFMSE #UFEngineering A promotional poster for the MSE Seminar Series at the University of Florida, Fall 2026. The event is on Tuesday, September 22, at 3 p.m. in Rhines 125. The seminar topic is “Moving Toward Circularity: Processing Approaches to Address the Plastics Waste Challenge.” The speaker is Meg Sobkowicz, Ph.D., a professor of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The poster includes a professional photo of the speaker. by @ufmse

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Career Week 2026 brought plenty of opportunities for our MSE/NE students to connect, learn and look ahead! ⚡

From meeting with industry professionals to exploring new career paths, our students made the most of this year’s Career Fair and represented the department with confidence. We’re proud to see our students putting themselves out there, making connections and taking the next steps toward their careers.

Thank you to all the employers, faculty and staff who helped make this year’s Career Fair a success! 🐊

#UFMSE #UFNE #UFEngineering Individuals are interacting at a career fair. One person holds a folder, engaging with another who stands near an Enercon booth displaying a sign that reads, "We're Hiring Engineers!" by @ufmse

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