materials science
noun
: the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)
materials scientist
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Also, access to cutting-edge quantum hardware will accelerate progress in a variety of domains such as materials science, drug discovery and complex optimization problems.
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Her cofounder, Lawal, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, attained his PhD at Rice University in materials science and nano-engineering, and an MBA at Harvard.
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Future advancements in materials science will create lighter, stronger and more sustainable materials, helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Origin and the Landauer Principle math materials science animals
human body
space exploration
1 free article left
Want More?
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Her cofounder, Lawal, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, attained his PhD at Rice University in materials science and nano-engineering, and an MBA at Harvard.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
Future advancements in materials science will create lighter, stronger and more sustainable materials, helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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