Training circular thinkers

We train tomorrow’s leaders in sustainability, macromolecular science, and engineering as we redefine excellence in the field. Innovation, creativity, and diversity are core tenets of our approach.

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  • Mechanochemistry in the news

    Learn about how we dig deep into how materials fail. That knowledge could help us gain insight into how to make materials more durable and enhance their sustainability. Highlighted in Nature Reviews Materials, ASU News, AAAS Eureka Alert, NIST and Phys.org

    link to ASU press release

  • Interfacing with industry

    Yoan presented our latest research received the BASF Distinguished Seminar SeriesDelivered by the BASF Committee for Scientific Innovation and Interaction.

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  • Promoting sustainability

    Courtney Leo presenting her research at the SM3 Technical Advisory Board meeting. She covered her PhD work as well as our efforts in the field of sustainability at SM3.

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  • Fun by the ocean

    The SM3 team was representing ASU en force at the 2025 ACS National meeting in San Diego, CA.

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  • Maya is the recipient of the George M. Bateman Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year

    Maya is a rising Sophomore and a rising star. She is majoring in both astrophysics and Chemistry. Congrats Maya!

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