密歇根大学安娜堡分校

The field of Material Sciences and Engineering (MSE) thrives on its multi-disciplinary engineers and scientists. Chemists, physicists, mathematicians, and engineers in every area all contribute. It’s that vital for advances in computing, in medicine, in transportation, and all industries.

The big engineering challenges of our time will demand better, stronger, smarter materials. We’re looking for the engineers and scientists ready to work on designing the future.

LEARN BY EXPERIENCE: HIGH-VALUE SKILLS FOR INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH

Our goal is to give MSE students a broad foundation in all classes of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and materials used in the manufacture of solid-state electronic devices.

To develop their skills, MSE students use chemistry and physics to understand how chemical bonding, atomic and molecular arrangements, crystal structures, and microstructures characterize properties of materials.

They learn how control and change these properties. They gain computational tools and concepts needed to apply to solve real world engineering problems.

TAILOR YOUR MSE DEGREE TO YOUR FIT YOUR GOALS

MSE students benefit from a small classes and working closely with our faculty in undergraduate research opportunities.

Students can choose electives to fit their particular STEM interests or go even further by pursuing a second bachelor’s degree either in Engineering or in any program of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Many of our students participate in study abroad programs and co-op program and go on to be members and leaders in student organizations.

MISSION

To provide internationally recognized leadership in education, research and service in the field of materials science and engineering. This is achieved through educational programs that produce students with a strong background in scientific and engineering problem-solving methods as well as communication and teamwork skills.

GOALS

To provide excellent, diverse students with knowledge and engineering skills in a quality learning environment that will enable them to become flexible, effective life-long learners and leaders in materials-related industries, government agencies, and academia.
To have a leading undergraduate program in materials science and engineering, one that integrates a strong scientific base with engineering experience.

OBJECTIVES

Within 5-10 years after graduating our students will be able to:

Use their understanding of the structure, properties, performance, and processing of materials to solve complex engineering problems
Adapt to the rapidly changing scientific and technological landscape, recognize the implications of their work, and drive the development of future technologies.
Communicate effectively with their colleagues and the general public.
Contribute substantively, as leaders, to science, technology, the environment, and society.

OUTCOMES

All Materials Science and Engineering graduates should have:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts