Administrator

The External Advisory Board (EAB) of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is a select group of representatives from industry, government agencies, academia and the profession who advise the department on academic issues, current trends and future directions in engineering.

2026-27 External Advisory Board Members

As a graduate student and member of the MatSE family, there are various opportunities to be involved within the department, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS), and Penn State.

Graduate student organizations present students with a broad spectrum of opportunities, academic and personal support, and a voice. MatSE graduate students are encouraged to participate in the Materials Research Society (MRS), the Woman in 3D Printing, the EMS Graduate Student Council, and/or the Penn State Graduate and Professional Student Association.

The External Advisory Board (EAB) of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is a select group of representatives from industry, government agencies, academia and the profession who advise the department on academic issues, current trends and future directions in engineering.

EAB members are expected to:

• Act as a board that will work together with the department to plan and execute programming that will enhance departmental prominence within the University, professional and academic communities
• Provide activities and events that will support student, faculty and alumni career development
• Pursue developmental opportunities to strengthen the financial positions of the department, college and University
• Provide advice and support for the growth and enrichment of curriculum and education for both students and alumni
• Review department educational objectives and outcomes and suggest revisions as needed
• Further the participation of alumni and friends with the University and enhance their professional and academic growth