About

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up.

Engineering the Future

The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering links the impact of the sciences with advances in technology and engineering, spanning traditional boundaries.

UChicago PME was built with interdisciplinary research in mind. Our students receive an education and training grounded in a variety of disciplines – from physics to chemistry and electrical engineering to materials science, and more. Students graduate prepared for a competitive career in industry, government, or academia.

UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Meet the Dean

Nadya Mason is the dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago (UChicago PME).

Mason specializes in experimental studies of quantum materials, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition to maintaining a rigorous research program and teaching, Mason works to increase inclusivity and improve communication in the physical sciences. She can be seen promoting science on local TV, at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, and in a TED talk on “Scientific Curiosity.”

Dean Nadya Mason at a town hall event
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Faculty at UChicago PME

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average annual grant expenditures per faculty