Learn about the newest and coolest materials on the planet and new trends in materials research and design applications. What are you making? Need a little inspiration and impetus? The library's not just about books and journals!

First, learn about selecting materials from around the world, with a presentation by a curator from Material ConneXion, an international materials consultancy and library of advanced and innovative materials that provides the core of the U-M Library Materials Collection. Then, a panel featuring professors from art, architecture and engineering fields talk about materials at Michigan. Followed by a reception with light refreshments.

Allow time to explore the materials!