The department offers a bachelor's degree with specializations in ceramics, electronic materials, metals and polymers. Everything humans use is made of materials, from computer chips to concrete skyscrapers, plastic bags to artificial hips, and optical cables to automobiles.
Engineers make materials useful and reliable.
There currently is great demand for materials engineers in industry, as the practical application of new engineering concepts often depends on the design and manufacture of materials with controlled compositions and microstructures. The department also offers a combined bachelor's and master's degree, a materials minor and a certificate program. If you need assistance with this web page click here to send email . This page is maintained by the Office of the University Registrar.