Why choose Materials Science and Engineering?
... a career in a state-of-the-art industry
There has never been a more exciting time to study materials science and engineering. Recent breakthroughs in materials research are making the traditional distinctions among classes of materials obsolete and are creating new technological opportunitites. Materials scientists and engineers explore structures of materials, develop new materials, improve traditional materials, and produce materials reliably and economically through synthesis and processing.
Rensselaer has a very strong Undergraduate Research Program - allowing students to work in a professor's laboratory for credit or cash.
... a career in research
We answer questions such as:
- how can we develop lighter, stronger, and more fuel efficient aircraft and automobiles?
- how can we improve on materials needed to produce replacement parts for the human body - bones, joints, teeth, and heart valves?
- how can we reduce our dependence on oil? What can we do to make smaller, faster computers and communications systems?
If the challenges posed by these questions interest you, consider a career in materials engineering.
Summer Internships & Co-Op Opportunities
Interdisciplinary Programs
Some of our students combine a major in materials science and engineering with a minor in:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Civil alnd Environmental Engineering
- Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mechanical, Aerospace & Nuclear Engineering
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ABET Objectives
While certain objectives of an undergraduate education in engineering are common to all programs, there are subtle but important differences that require some subset of objectives specific to ensuring that all graduates have specialized technical knowledge in their chosen field. In this regard, the graduates of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering's baccalaureate program will be prepared for entry-level positions as Materials Engineers or for Graduate School.
To read more about the ABET Objectives go to: http://finaladdress here
Did you know?
Rensselaer's Department of Materials Science and Engineering...
- one of the oldest materials departments in the country,
- has consistently ranked among the top 15 Departments in the United States,
- committed to the educational process, to individual mentoring, and to academic excellence,
- offers many Undergraduate & Graduate courses in an interactive, hands-on format, and
- provides opportunities for undergraduate research.
Materials Science and Engineering offers students a variety of hands-on design opportunities—even bridge design! See a sample project from Design in Materials Engineering (MTLE – 4910)