MSE 280Colloquium in Materials Science and Engineering
Talks about current research topics in materials science and engineering presented by faculty members, visiting scientists, and graduate students. Students who present a seminar receive a letter grade; other students who attend receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in the MSE program or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/5 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | D. Lederman | Open 7/12 |
| 02 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | Staff | Closed 1/1 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | TBD In Person | A. Alexandradinata | Open 5/10 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Fri 3:00pm–4:00pm | TBA | D. Lederman | Closed 6/5 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | D. Lederman | Closed 7/7 |
| 02 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lederman | 2.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 34% | 32 |
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