"I printed 3 types of inconel lattice structures and its tensile strength at different heat treatments and temperatures. I also learned how to image my results using SEM, TEM, and x-ray diffraction. With these contributions, I was able to help two graduate students, Shruti Banait and Ignacho Rodriguez, on their doctoral theses, and attend a conference on additive manufacturing hosted by READI Barcelona (in Spanish!). I was able to directly apply the knowledge I learned in my mechanics of materials class in this internship. It was really interesting to see microstructural phenomena such as twin boundaries, the hall petch effect, and strain hardening that I had learned about in class in real life in the SEM! I learned how to operate both a 3D printer and the SEM, which are key tools for metallurgy. I also gained a lot of confidence through this experience in working with my own projects and samples."
Sierra's Story
Sierra Green worked in the Sustainable Metallurgy group at IMDEA materials, where she helped on a project testing 3D printed lattice structures—to build lighter and more fuel efficient airplanes.
MISTI showed me that I definitely want to get my PhD! I spent my summer learning about different types of graduate research, and getting to work on some of the projects and it has inspired me to want to pursue this in the future.Sierra Green ' 24, Material Science and Music
Major & Class Year
Material Science '24
Location
Madrid, Spain
MISTI Program
Internship
MISTI Host
IMDEA Materials
