Boise State Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering

Congratulations to Ajay Pratap for successfully completing his dissertation defense!

We are so proud of you and we wish you the best for your future. Go forth and conquer!

Congratulations to Sydney Herold for earning her B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering this spring! Sydney has also just begun working full-time at Applied Materials as a Process Support Engineer.

Sydney had this to say about her experience here:

"My experience in the MSMSE program has been incredibly meaningful to both my academic and personal growth. The faculty, friendships, and connections I have made throughout this program have had a lasting impact on me. I am so proud of everything my cohort has accomplished together, and I am grateful for the support and experiences we've shared along the way. I'm excited to see where the future takes this program, myself, and the rest of the MSE students."

We wish you good luck Sydney! We know that your future will be bright.

Congratulations to Brylee Rubio for earning her B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering this spring. Brylee has also just started her full time role at Applied Materials! She won’t going far though, as this fall she plans to return to MSMSE to complete her Masters of Engineering while working

Brylee had this to say about her experience here:

“Through MSMSE, I've made great friends, found amazing mentors, and had opportunities that helped shape where I am today. The connections I built through the program helped me find a career path I'm genuinely excited about. Going back to school after already earning previous degrees felt like a big leap, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I've made. If I could tell myself one thing before starting the program, it would be that everything would work out even better than I imagined.”

Congratulations to Brylee for all her hard work. We know that you will continue in hard work and conquer all that gets in your way

The Micron School for Material Science invites you to join us June 4th at 9:00 am in RUCH 313 for Ajay Pratap’s dissertation defense! Ajay is working to design wearable electronics that harvest energy through the movement of the skin that they are applied to. This technology can be used as a completely non-intrusive way to obtain ECG/EMG data on human patients.

Event Details
Dissertation Title: “PVBVA/Ti3C2Tx MXene Composites for Additively Manufactured and Electrospun Triboelectric and Multifunctional Wearable Electronics”

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: RUCH 313 and Zoom (check the dissertations link in our bio for the Zoom link)

Come to support Ajay in as he presents his work

A very big thank you to our wonderful faculty who make the entire Boise State Material Science and Engineering world go ‘round. Behind every lab session, lecture, and late-night study question answered is a team of people who genuinely care. You show up, you inspire, and you make this department what it is. We’re so grateful for everything you bring to the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering every single day.

Another year, another incredible lineup of speakers. As the semester winds down, we want to say thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025–26 MSMSE Seminar Series. From transistors designed one atom at a time to electrochemical memory systems, entropy-maximized catalysts to halide perovskites, this year's seminar series brought some of the brightest minds in materials science to Boise State.

Swipe to revisit the highlights. 👉

A huge thank you to every speaker, student presenter, and faculty member who made this year's series so exceptional. See you in the fall. 💙🧡

Congratulations to David Whitten for earning his B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering this spring. David isn’t going far; he’ll be continuing at MSMSE this fall as a graduate student pursuing his M.S with research focused on developing computational modeling workflows.

David had this to say about his experience here:

“I could not be more grateful for the faculty and friends I have met through the Material Science program at Boise State. Completing this degree was both fun and possible because of the great people who I got to spend time with during the undergraduate program. I now have lifelong friends and relationships with amazing people who are all passionate about making the world a better place.”

Congratulations to David for all his hard work. We know that you will continue your future with dedication no matter what gets in your way.

Happy World Bee Day from MSMSE and a shoutout to nature's best engineers.

The honeycomb structure is praised in engineering for providing a combination of excellent strength and space efficiency while using a minimal amount of material. Engineers use this structure incredibly often and it can be found anywhere from aircrafts to cardboard to skis and snowboards. Thank you to bees for your incredible contribution to engineering!

Here is one of our favorite Boise State B's for World Bee day!

In the spotlight, Jacob Olson! One of our most recent graduates from the Micron School of Material Science and Engineering.

Jacob had this to say about his experience at the MSMSE:

"My experience in MSMSE has been transformative. I came to college unsure of what I wanted to do or where my path would lead, but I found a community filled with supportive people, meaningful mentorship, and engaging research opportunities. The close-knit environment of this program has had a major impact on both my academic and personal development.

What I am most proud of from my undergraduate experience is not just my coursework or research accomplishments, but the personal growth I have experienced along the way. Through this program, I have gained confidence, strengthened my communication skills, and learned what it means to grow as a professional. While technical development is important, I have also learned the value of building lasting connections with peers, mentors, and faculty. I am excited to continue my education this fall and further develop my skills as a researcher, student, and future professional in the field of Materials Science and Engineering."

Congratulations Jacob Olson! We can't wait to see what your future holds here at the MSMSE.