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Through formal coursework in small classes and participation in cutting-edge sponsored research, students in the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program (IGDP) in Materials Science and Engineering enjoy a graduate education that prepares them well for their future careers.
As a culminating experience for the M.S. degree, students may choose to complete either a thesis-based M.S. degree or write a scholarly paper for the accelerated M.S. degree program. Students in the accelerated M.S. program earn a degree in one year (including summer). Thesis-based IGDP students require longer to graduate (typically two years) and receive full funding (stipend and tuition) in the form of fellowships or research assistantships.
MatSE alumni are doing incredibly things and have some important advice to share with current students and soon to be alumni. They have fascinating jobs, humorous stories, and are interesting people. We are proud of our MatSE alumni and enjoy learning more about each of them.
If you are or know an alumna/alumnus that we should spotlight, please email matse.marcom@psu.edu
Dr. Caitlin Ting has been named the interim director of the University Fellowships Office (UFO), effective May 8.
Ting said her academic journey at Penn State has followed a common thread: aiding undergraduate students.
Designed for experienced professionals, this online master's degree program gives you the freedom to customize a curriculum that targets your career aspirations related to geographic information systems.
By advancing your education online while you work, you can be prepared to design, specify, and manage complex geographic information infrastructures as a leader in such fields as environmental resource management, urban and regional planning, local government, surveying and cartography, facilities management, or transportation planning.
Program Options
You can choose to pursue a specialized option in:
- Geodesign
- Geospatial Intelligence
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Joining a student organization or club can help you make friends, develop leadership skills, find others with similar values and passions, and get involved in meaningful projects. Our clubs and organizations, teams, association and society student chapters, and honor fraternities and sororities range from MatSE-specific to cross-college groups offered by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
MatSE offers rich research opportunities for undergraduate students to complement and enhance their classroom experiences. Explore opportunities both in and out of the department below.
Due to our strong relationships with our industrial and academic partners, students in MatSE have access to a variety of resources for short term career development opportunities and for full time employment after graduation.
A major goal of MatSE is to foster and enrich the academic experiences of students who seek exceptional challenges and growth. In recognition of superior academic accomplishments, we offer academic awards and prestigious scholarships along with other competitive research awards.
Ready to take your next big step?
We are excited that to be on your radar. If you’re curious about how the world works, you love solving problems, or you want to help build the tech of the future, you’re in the right place!
Getting started is easy! Apply through Penn State Undergraduate Admissions and select Materials Science and Engineering as your major.
Your journey through one of the most innovative fields is just beginning. Let’s get you started!
