Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering
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Program Description
The Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering degree provides high-quality education and ample exposure to cutting-edge materials-related research activities to students with strong disciplinary fundamentals and broad interdisciplinary and societal perspectives. It prepares them as technical leaders and innovators for a wide range of career options where materials play a critical and enabling role.
Concentrations
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Technology for Energy and Sustainability
Nanotechnology (interdisciplinary)
Program Objectives
The program prepares students to:
apply core Materials knowledge in design, control, and assessment of materials processing and products.
interact effectively with other professionals based on the interdisciplinary education in the Materials discipline to advance their careers.
engage in lifelong learning through professional activities and continuing education.
participate in technology innovation through novel processes and products, intellectual property, and enterprises.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will be able to:
demonstrate advanced understanding of the foundations of materials science and engineering including multi-scale structure, mass transport, thermodynamics, and mathematical basics in the processing-structure-properties-performance paradigm.
take an interdisciplinary approach to predicting, designing, fabricating, and characterizing materials of desired functionality and performance characteristics at multi-length scales using fundamental scientific and engineering principles and with modern experimental and analytical tools.
evaluate the quality of their own work and others for problem solving and for research and development in the broad materials field.
communicate orally and in writing the technical, scientific, and societal importance of
research results.
adapt to changing technological and societal needs with interdisciplinary exposure and appreciation of the benefit and fulfillment of life-long learning.