NC State Materials Science and Engineering

What is Materials Science and Engineering? Our world is driven by the materials that are currently available. Millions of everyday consumer products, machines, and innovative technologies are made better because of new and improved materials. The automobile industry has lighter, fuel-efficient car bodies. Cell phone and tablet manufacturers take advantage of ultra-thin, damage-resistant glass for displays. Biomedical device companies are using biologically compatible materials to repair and replace parts of the human body. In fact, many of today’s industrial problems await materials solutions: electrical engineers ask for better semiconductors, and computer technology demands materials that store more and more information. The North Carolina State University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is well-known as a friendly department providing unique and high-impact opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.