Rhines Hall – Materials Science & Engineering Department

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers an accredited bachelor’s of science degree in materials science and engineering, with specializations in ceramics, electronic materials, metals or polymers. In addition, the department offers master’s of science and doctoral degrees. Its educational programs deal with the scientific and engineering aspects of the structure, properties, synthesis/processing/manufacturing and application of materials.

Graduates in materials science and engineering are challenged to be general practitioners and specialists, and the department provides the necessary balance between the fundamental and technical aspects of the field in all specialties. The department stands among the best materials, metallurgy and ceramics departments in the nation, with research expenditures of approximately $10 million a year from external contracts and grants.