Over the last 100 years, materials scientists have made tremendous advances in developing revolutionary materials that shape everyday life. Polymers, high purity silicon and glass fibers, and carbon fiber composites are but a few examples of materials that fundamentally impact life in the 21st century. Building on a rich history of discovery and ingenuity, materials scientists at Cornell are pursuing a new paradigm that will take our discipline in exciting new directions. This paradigm no longer focuses on a particular class of material, but rather on complex systems: energy and environmental technology, biotechnology and life sciences, nanotechnology, and information and telecommunications technology. Our goal is to make materials and devices that are stronger, smarter, and smaller.
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