News
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The Need for Speed New textile can adjust its aerodynamic properties

October 27, 2025
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UV formation with self-healing silicon elastomers for 3D printing Novel responsive BBE polymer can be shaped and twisted into a permanent geometric form using UV illumination

October 18, 2025
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Programming Robots with Rubber Bands New approach uses robot's physical structure for function

October 14, 2025
Events
Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
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Squishy Science Seminars December 10, 4:55 p.m. | Elisabeth Fischer-Frierich, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

"Regulation of plasma membrane tension through hydrostatic pressure and actin protrusion forces"
Hosted by Harvard MRSEC | Informal talks with emphasis on new results and ideas, rather than polished presentations. Other Conferences/Workshops of Interest
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2026 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) January 31 - February 1, 2026 | Ventura, CA
"Bridging Microstructure and Functionality"
This meeting will focus on the connection between microstructure and macroscopic properties of complex fluids, highlighting approaches for characterizing and designing functional materials. Discussions will cover experimental and computational methods, as well as practical applications. Graduate students and post-doctoral researchers working in these areas are encouraged to apply. -
2026 Harvard MRSEC REU for Undergraduate Student Participants June 3 - August 8, 2026 | Cambridge, MA

The REU application is now open, and is due by February 1, 2026 11:59 PM EST.








