The past quarter-century in DMSE has been a time of sustained growth and expansion, but some things will be familiar.
Now in the twenty-first century, society's technological needs are driven by speed and size: some DMSE researchers are making smaller and lighter batteries that are better able to be recharged, are increasing the capacities of data storage, and are moving data more quickly through use of photonic devices. The curriculum and facilities are evolving to continue to address new materials and techniques.