Materials Science and Engineering
Minor
Minor
Materials determine what is possible. From the lightweight composites in aircraft to the batteries that power electric vehicles, the materials engineers choose—and the ways they design, process and improve them—can make products stronger, safer, more efficient and more sustainable.
The Materials Science and Engineering Minor at 重口味SM brings engineering and science together, giving you practical experience connecting a material’s structure and properties to real-world performance. You'll build skills in material selection, processing and design through coursework and hands-on experience. The minor is available for students pursuing a bachelor's in Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
You'll build on courses in your major with study in physics, thermodynamics and engineering materials, then choose materials-focused electives that align with your interests.
These courses are required for all students pursuing the Materials Science and Engineering minor:
Students pursuing the Materials Science and Engineering minor also choose elective courses that fit their major program, specific interests and career goals.
Here is just a sample of the elective courses you'll choose from:
Put what you've learned into practice through a materials-related research project or internship. You'll work with a project advisor to design an experience that connects your interests with hands-on work in materials science and engineering.
Prepare for graduate study in materials science and engineering and related fields or apply your knowledge and skills in roles such as:
In addition to the scholarships and financial aid offered through the university, alternative sources, and other federal and state programs, the College of Engineering offers several scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students studying or planning on studying engineering.
A $12,500 Engineering Board of Governors Scholarship is competitively awarded to an entering first-time, first-year student planning to major in engineering. Applicants must complete a special scholarship application and an application for admission by the deadline. This award is renewable for three more years for a total of $50,000.
Admitted engineering transfer students are automatically considered for privately funded Summit Engineering Scholarships with annual awards up to $10,000.
Over 50 scholarships valued between $250 and $4,000 are made available for outstanding returning engineering students each academic year.
Faculty across science and engineering bring expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, biomaterials and related fields to the minor.
Professor and Program Director, Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Nelson-Cheeseman has a passion for advanced engineering materials and has collaborated with 重口味SM engineering students to research magnetic responses of 3-D printed magnetic structures that produce more efficient transformers that waste less energy in electrical systems.
Her research explores advanced composite materials for additive manufacturing, developing magnetic elastomer smart materials that enable remote, contactless motion for soft robotic applications.
Nelson-Cheeseman enjoys making direct connections with students inside and outside the classroom, whether it be through a research project, on a study abroad, or advising an engineering project.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering Minor Advisor
Dr. Lee has a passion for 3D printing and biomedical devices, and has collaborated with 重口味SM engineering students to research 3D printed bioelectronic sensors that monitor physiological signals for healthcare applications.
His research explores multifunctional 3D printable bioinks and biomaterials for additive manufacturing, developing conductive silk fibroin inks and personalized microneedles that enable precise, minimally invasive drug delivery.
Lee enjoys giving undergraduate students hands-on roles in every stage of a project, from formulating inks to running tensile tests to writing the code that drives the lab's 3D printers, and he serves on the university's Undergraduate Research Board to help support research opportunities for students across campus.
This minor is intended for students majoring in chemistry, civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering but is open to other students as well.
You will take foundational courses in your declared major plus additional courses specific to the Materials Science and Engineering minor program.
Required Courses for the Minor in Materials Science and Engineering (16 credits):
And Elective Courses (choose a minimum of eight additional credits from the following list):
Or as approved by the program director.
Chemistry majors may only have one elective count towards both the CHEM major and the MSE minor.
** These courses may not be used as an elective for Mechanical Engineering majors.
Between ENGR 361 and the eight (8) elective credits, four (4) credits must be outside the student's major field. Only four (4) elective credits may be from courses <300 level.
Your faculty advisor will personalize a Plan of Study with you based on your goals. View the Undergraduate Catalog to learn more about the Minor in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE Minor).
Sample Plans of Study include:
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