An interdisciplinary institute of the University of Oregon

Founded in 1985 as a State Center of Excellence, the purpose of the Institute is to study the structure and properties of materials, to educate in the sciences of materials, and to serve Oregon as a resource in these sciences. Since 1985 the Institute has more than tripled the size of its research program, developed four new graduate programs in materials, and contributed to the State’s prosperity through collaboration with more than 25 Oregon companies.

The Materials Science Institute (MSI) strives to be a welcoming place to all people (see Director’s Statement ).

MSI News

  • New Website for UO NSF NRT traineeship program

    New Website for UO NSF NRT traineeship program

    The UO National Research Traineeship graduate training program has a new website, https://blogs.uoregon.edu/uonrt/. The NRT program provides graduate student support and training  aimed at creating a diverse and collaborative environment…

  • Brozek honored for research innovation, teaching

    Brozek honored for research innovation, teaching

    MSI member Carl Brozek was named a 2022 Cottrell Scholar for his lab’s research in water purification and his practical teaching methods. See more at https://around.uoregon.edu/content/chemistry-prof-honored-research-innovation-teaching