Mission
To provide internationally recognized leadership in education, research and service in the field of materials science and engineering. This is achieved through educational programs that produce students with a strong background in scientific and engineering problem-solving methods as well as communication and teamwork skills.
Goals
- To provide excellent, diverse students with the knowledge and engineering skills in a quality learning environment that will enable them to become flexible, effective, life-long learners and leaders in materials-related industries, government agencies and academia.
- To have a leading undergraduate program in materials science and engineering, one that integrates a strong scientific base with engineering experience.
Objectives
The undergraduate program in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan will graduate students who:
- possess an understanding of the structure, properties, performance and processing of materials.
- adapt to the rapidly changing scientific and technological landscape and drive the development of future technologies.
- communicate effectively with their colleagues and the general public.
- contribute substantively to science, technology, the environment, and society.
Outcomes
All Materials Science and Engineering graduates should have :
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering within their chosen field.
- an ability to formulate engineering problems and develop practical solutions.
- an initial ability to design products and processes applicable to their chosen field.
- an ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret the results of engineering experiments.
- an ability to work effectively in diverse teams and provide leadership to teams and organizations.
- an ability for effective oral, graphic and written communication.
- a broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering decisions in a global/society/ economic/environmental context. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- a broad education necessary to contribute effectively beyond their professional careers.
- a sense of responsibility to make a contribution to society.
Enrollment and Graduation Data
In Fall 2016, 126 students enrolled in the program. In AY15-16, 54 degrees were awarded. For other terms, the University Registrar publishes the number of students enrolled annually in this program, and the number of degrees granted each term by this program.