What is MSE?
Materials science and engineering combines multiple disciplines—engineering, chemistry, and physics—to explore the properties and behavior of materials and design and develop new, improved materials.
Materials make up the world around us—the concrete in our buildings and infrastructure, the silicon in the microchips that power our computers, the fiber optic cables that connect those computers and weave together the world’s communications.
Core Areas of Study
Structure of Materials
Understanding atomic and molecular arrangements in materials and how they influence properties.
Processing Techniques
Exploring various methods to manufacture and modify materials for specific applications.
Characterization
Using advanced techniques to analyze material properties and performance.
Career Opportunities
Manufacturing Industry
Lead process optimization and quality control in production.
Research & Development
Innovate new materials and improve existing ones.
Academia
Pursue research and teaching in higher education.