Materials Science and Engineering

专业介绍

Students who aspire to discover new materials that will improve our quality of life, work with chemistry, physics and engineering principles, and learn in a hands-on environment with faculty will thrive in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Students in MS&E are pioneers, making materials better through innovation. In MS&E, students aren’t just hearing about revolutionary materials — They are the ones making them stronger, faster, lighter, smaller and better.

These materials make the world more equitable, reliable and sustainable, improving fuel efficient vehicles, jet engine performance, integrated circuits, green energy, electronics and more. Impacting these areas is possible with advanced tools and technology. Atomic resolution microscopes, analytical instruments, computer-based modeling and data science support MS&E’s laboratory coursework and research.

Course structure and camaraderie are other factors that set MS&E apart. Instead of teaching from large lecture halls, MS&E prioritizes small class sizes and hands-on laboratories. Doing so establishes a culture where students are more than a number, where faculty know each of them by name. This tight-knit feel fuels results.

Earning a Bachelors of Science in Materials Science and Engineering opens doors. MS&E graduates have a 95% job placement rate, taking on a variety of roles. Aerospace engineer, analytical chemist, design engineer, research scientist and quality manager are just a few titles that MS&E graduates hold. Working for companies across the globe, MS&E graduates continue carrying out the Wisconsin Idea far beyond Madison.

The department is happy to welcome students who are interested in MS&E’s principles, coursework, and impact areas. Additional questions about the undergraduate program can be directed toward MS&E’s Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies Mike Arnold.