Cornell Materials Society

The Cornell Materials Society (CMS) is the organization that represents the interests of undergraduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The mission of the group is to expand the resources and experiences available to Materials Science interested students during their collegiate experience. 

We work to foster relationships between department faculty, students, alumni, and industry members to expose students to cutting-edge materials research, professional development, and social events.

Each year, we hold activities such as:

  • Materials Science Conferences
  • Trips to Corning Museum of Glass
  • Lectures and interactions from professors
  • Bowling and ice cream
  • Outreach to potential Materials Science students
  • Mentorship opportunities for underrepresented minority students (contact nu37@cornell.edu if you are interested)

To hear about CMS events, activities, and opportunities, please email and we can add you to our list-serve. Likewise, follow us on CampusGroups where our events are posted, and follow us on Instagram: @cornellmaterialssociety.

Listed below is our current board and a little bit about them. Feel free to reach out to any of us if you have questions about CMS, Materials Science, or anything else.

Carina Lin

Carina Lin (cll253) - President

Hello! I'm Carina, a senior studying Materials Science & Engineering. I find MSE fascinatingly interdisciplinary and international, allowing me to pursue a wide range of interests in different fields and countries. I’m currently doing research on fluorescent silica nanoparticles for theranostic applications in the Wiesner Group. Some of my favorite courses in the department so far have been Synthesis of Polymeric Materials (MSE 5240), Properties of Solid Polymers (MSE 5210), and Physics of Soft Materials (MSE 5230). I’m a big fan of listening to music (fav artists: Benson Boone, D.O., Itoko Toma, Mao Buyi, Mika Hashizume) and making things (painting, ceramics, baking).

Anika Jonelagadda

Anika Jonelagadda (aj476) - Vice President

I’m currently a junior in MSE, and this will be my second year on CMS E-board! My favorite MSE class has to be MSE 3050 taught by Prof. Schlom. I also do research in the Schlom group, characterizing thin films of multiple new materials with exciting electronic and magnetic properties grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Outside of all this, I love crocheting, rock climbing, reading, baking, and trying out any new hobby that sounds fun!

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle (jjb389) - Treasurer

Hi! I'm a senior in Material Science and minoring in business. My favorite class has been MSE 2610 (Mechanical Properties of Materials). Throughout my time at Cornell, I have been a part of Cornell Concrete Canoe and Cornell University Sustainable Design. I am also an Outdoor Odyssey Guide and a member of the Triathlon Club.

Tomas Kraay

Tomas Kraay (tak63)- Secretary

I am a senior in Materials Science and Engineering. My favorite classes in the department are MSE 3030, MSE 3050, and MSE 6050. I am involved in research, working in Professor Schlom’s lab on the surface termination of oxide single crystal substrates by in situ laser annealing. I also work on the characterization of oxide thin films with metal-insulator transitions. Outside of class, I enjoy working as an undergraduate TA, reading history books, and playing cello and piano.

Alice Fried

Alice Fried (aif37) - Outreach Chair

I am a junior in MSE. My favorite MSE class so far is MSE 2610 with Professor Singer. I am on the ChemE Car project team and I also research in Professor Donnelly’s Lab where I work on analyzing bone composition and mechanical properties of bone from both spine fusion patients and Type 1 Diabetics. I love watching movies, hiking, and I sing in the Cornell Chorale!

Chett Garreau

Chett Garreau (cwg54) - Social Chair

I’m a senior in MSE interested in lithium-ion batteries and renewable energy. I’m currently conducting research on lithium-sulfur batteries in the Abruña group and am helping design a lead-acid battery on my project team, ChemE Car. In my free time I like to go on hikes, cook new dishes, and play video games.

Sean Griffin

Sean Griffin (smg344) - Corporate Relations Chair

I'm a senior in Materials Science & Engineering. My favorite class in the department has been Professor Zhong's MSE 5435, Organic Electronics. I do research with Professor Musser in the Chemistry & Chemical Biology department, studying the photophysical properties of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) using laser spectroscopy. Outside of MSE, I am a College of Engineering Peer Advisor and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. I love cooking, dogs, and my MSE community! Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Alexis Sherman

Alexis Sherman (ars398)- DEI Chair

Hello! I am currently a junior studying MSE at Cornell. My favorite classes so far have been 2610 and 2620. I’m in Professor Baker’s Lab working on Beta-Tungsten thin films, and I am Mix Co-Lead on Concrete Canoe. I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, and watching tv in my free time.

John McInchak

John McInchak (jtm285) - Facilities Coordinator

Hello! I am currently a senior in MSE. My favorite part of studying materials is the opportunity to combine physics and chemistry in unique ways. Since I am also pursuing a minor in ECE, my primary focus is on electronic devices. In my free time, you can find me hiking around Ithaca!