Penn State’s BS in Materials Science and Engineering explores the relationship between structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials. Students learn how to design new materials, from ceramics and metals to polymers and nanomaterials, for cutting-edge applications in energy, aerospace, electronics, medicine, and sustainability. The curriculum includes thermodynamics, crystallography, phase transformations, and materials characterization, alongside extensive lab work and research opportunities with top-tier faculty and industry partners.
Designing lightweight composite materials for aerospace structures
3D printing of conductive polymers for flexible electronics
Developing bioresorbable scaffolds for tissue engineering
Thermal conductivity analysis of aerogels for insulation
Corrosion resistance testing in marine environments
Synthesis and testing of supercapacitor electrode materials
Mechanical testing of titanium alloys for prosthetic implants
Nanoindentation analysis of thin-film coatings
Thermal barrier coating design for jet engine components
Photonic crystal design for optical filtering applications
Microscopic study of microstructure evolution in welded joints
Developing biodegradable packaging films
Designing thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting
Surface modification techniques for biomaterial implants
Phase diagram construction for binary alloy systems
Ceramic membrane design for water purification
Stress-strain simulation of composite sandwich panels
Recycling rare earth metals from e-waste
Investigating shape-memory behavior in metallic alloys
Analyzing fatigue behavior of aerospace-grade materials
Innovate across industries by mastering material behavior, performance, and sustainability.
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