Undergraduate Programs

Why Study Materials Science?

Materials are the functional components of modern technology, from electrodes for rechargeable batteries to insulators for quantum computers. Materials scientists invent new materials and study the connections between the underlying atomic and molecular structure of a material, its properties, its processing methods, and its performance in applications. Internationally, materials scientists work alongside engineers and basic scientists on some of the most pressing societal issues, such as clean energy production and storage.


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Gain Real-World Experience

As undergraduates, materials science and technology majors have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research in cutting-edge labs and facilities across the university.


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Get Academic and Financial Support

Students in the Materials Science and Technology program can seek advising and academic support or apply for scholarships and awards through the College of Arts and Sciences.


Chemistry and Physics Events

The BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair
Oct21
The BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair Oct 21
How to: Interviewing (Workshop)
Oct21
How to: Interviewing (Workshop) Oct 21 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Your Future in Food & Beverage (Panel + Networking Night)
Oct21
Your Future in Food & Beverage (Panel + Networking Night) Oct 21 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair
Oct22
The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair Oct 22
Job Shadow Day Info Session: Explore Careers in Nonprofit Work
Oct22
Job Shadow Day Info Session: Explore Careers in Nonprofit Work Oct 22 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Wine Chat: “Anime Academy: How Fans Have Changed Universities”
Oct22
Wine Chat: “Anime Academy: How Fans Have Changed Universities” Oct 22 Capitello Wines
The BIG10 Grad Student and Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event
Oct23
The BIG10 Grad Student and Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event Oct 23
Encoding and Decoding Story, Place, and Self: Towards Situated Environmental Journalism in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Oct23
Encoding and Decoding Story, Place, and Self: Towards Situated Environmental Journalism in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Oct 23
Fall Career & Internship Expo
Oct23
Fall Career & Internship Expo Oct 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Building Conflict-Resilient Academic Communities: Responses to October 7 in the University of Haifa Law School
Oct23
Building Conflict-Resilient Academic Communities: Responses to October 7 in the University of Haifa Law School Oct 23 John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes