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What is Materials Science and
Engineering (MatSE)?
Over the past thirty years, designed and created materials
have transformed everyday living, the world's workplace,
and the global economy. Nearly everything we use is
made of a material that has been modified or designed
by a materials engineer to perform better than it would
without a little help from humans. Materials
science and engineering is a discipline that enables
the creation and application of materials in society. Materials
scientists and engineers develop new materials and
ways to use them. They are interested in the interrelationships
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What
are materials, exactly?
Materials
are the basic substances that make up nearly everything
we use every day of our lives. Naturally
occurring materials can be wood, spider silk, rocks and minerals, iron ore,
silver and gold - just to name a few. Engineered
materials like titanium, aluminum, plastics and ceramics are created
for specific uses and purposes in areas such as transportation,
space exploration, construction, communication, national
defense and medicine.
Naturally occurring
materials and engineered materials are everywhere in
nearly every industry you can think of - automotive,
aerospace, chemical, computer, electronics, food production,
apparel, and biomedical industries - just to name a few.
Computers, automobiles, buildings, cellular phones, the
space shuttle, and artificial organs (like LionHeart™,
the Penn State artificial heart), are all made up of
materials.
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Materials can be
divided into four categories:
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Materials Scientists
and Engineers
Materials make up the things we use, and
materials engineers study, design, and make materials.
Materials engineers modify and design materials to
perform better than they otherwise would. They develop
new materials and create uses for them that benefit
humans. Materials engineers are involved in the entire
life cycle of materials from the raw materials production,
to materials synthesis and processing, component
design and development, manufacturing, use, and reclamation
and recycling.
If you've never heard of a materials scientist,
that may be because they go by all different titles.
They are employed at all levels in prominent industries,
laboratories, and universities world wide. |
OTHER
NAMES WE ANSWER TO:
Process Engineers
Production Engineers
Technical Sales Representatives
Research Scientists
Marketing Engineers
Development Engineers
Metallurgists
Ceramic Engineers
Metallurgical Engineers
Polymer Scientists
Polymer Engineers
Design Engineers
Quality Control Engineers
Production Managers
Plant Managers |
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| If you would
like to learn more, listen to what real materials
scientists have to say! |
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Dr.
Daryl Schlom:
What MatSE is, and it's impact on electronics...
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Dr. Beth
Dickey:
Why MatSE Penn State is the place to be...
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What
are Materials Scientists, and what do they do?
Materials make up the things we use, and materials engineers study, design, and
make materials. Materials engineers modify and design materials to perform better
than they otherwise would. They develop new materials and create uses for them
that benefit humans. Materials engineers are involved in the entire life cycle
of materials from the raw materials production, to materials synthesis and processing,
component design and development, manufacturing, use, and reclamation and recycling.
If you've never heard of a materials scientist, that may be because they go by
all different titles. They are employed at all levels in prominent industries,
laboratories, and universities worldwide. |
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How
do I know if Materials Science is a great fit for
me?
If you enjoy and excel in math, chemistry
and physics, then YOU could be a perfect candidate
for a career in Materials Science and Engineering!
Individuals
who enjoy science and dream of innovation and discovery
are perfectly suited for our program. Students who
want a nationally ranked, top-ten, accredited engineering
degree and personal attention from their professors
and department thrive in our educational environment.
If
your idea of a career is to make an impact on daily
life, a career in Materials Science and Engineering
could be right for you!
For more information about becoming a student in
Materials Science and Engineering, visit
our Undergraduate Studies! |
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| Julie
and Zana talk
about student life in Irvin Hall... |
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What
is is like to be a student in Materials Science and
Engineering (MatSE) at Penn State?
As an undergraduate student in MatSE, you can
expect a wide range of opportunities from a freshman
orientation program, small class sizes with personalized
attention from your professors, laboratory and
research experience beyond the classroom, and leadership
opportunities that will prepare you for your future.
Learn more here>> |
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Can
I study materials internationally?
YES! You can study abroad through MatSE's INTERNATIONAL
INTERNSHIP IN MATERIALS (IIM) program!
The goal of the Materials Study Abroad experience is
to enrich the learning experience of undergraduates
by immersing them in an international research activity.
Likewise, by providing reciprocal opportunities for
undergraduates from host institutions at Penn State,
our students will benefit from international students’ perspectives
and cultures. More>>
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