1. Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN)
M. J. Demkowicz
TAMU, 10/12/17

2. Materials Polymers Metals Ceramics Everything is made of something
=> Every industry needs materials
Biomaterials
Composites

3. About MSEN One of the newest engineering departments on campus
One of the only materials departments in Texas and the surrounding states
Part of college of engineering (COE) and college of science (COS)
So far has been grad-only; class of 2021 is our first undergrad class!
Features of the program:
Rigorous
Mix of science and engineering
Hand-on (lots of labs, research experience, programming, internships, etc.)
Lots of one-on-one faculty advising

4. EH in MSEN Requirements: same as in the general EH program
One exception: meeting with faculty advisor once per semester
This requirement applies to all MSEN undergrads, not just EH students
Study abroad opportunities:
All the COE and COS opportunities (MSEN is in both colleges!)
Faculty- and student-led initiatives, e.g. recently signed agreement with ENSAM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers) in France
Student organizations:
Materials Advantage:
Women in Materials Science (WIMS):
Materials Research Society (MRS) student chapter
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) student chapter