JaiShaun Boyd did everything he could to make the most of his time at NC State
Working through grief after losing his older brother, he started to pursue opportunities that led him to his next stop: graduate school in Oregon.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University
Time to turn tassels.
Friends and family of our graduates are welcome to the
Spring 2024 MSE Department Graduation Ceremony on
Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hunt Library Auditorium.
Tori Crunkleton: Pioneering Paths in Materials Science and Engineering
As Tori Crunkleton prepares to don her graduation cap in May at NC State’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), her journey is a testament to curiosity, versatility, and a passion for pushing boundaries. Hailing from Edgemere, MD, and later Wilmington, NC, Tori’s path to MSE was a deliberate shift fueled by a quest for fundamental understanding and limitless possibilities.
Congratulations MSE Graduates!
On Friday, May 3, 2024, the department holds its spring recognition of the graduates in the Hunt Library Auditorium. The 67 conferred degrees comprise 25 undergraduates, 22 graduate students, and 20 doctoral candidates.
Our Research
Through its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced computer resources, MSE integrates education and research, giving our students opportunities to solve real-world problems in the classroom, field and laboratory settings. We boast six robust research areas with unique challenges and impacts:
- Structural Materials
- Soft and Biomaterials
- Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
- Computational Materials Science
- Materials Characterization
- Energy Materials
Learn by Doing
Broaden Your World
Student Organizations: Choose from our department organizations or other College of Engineering student organizations to network with students and professionals outside the classroom.
Co-op Experience: Gain hands-on job experience through the Cooperative Education Program while pursuing your degree, and get paid for it.
Study Abroad: Engineer without borders. Many employers are looking for graduates with second languages and international exposure. Study Abroad introduces you to global engineering.
Giving
Donations help the MSE department evolve and keep pace with the latest technology while giving our students the skills, global awareness, and sense of responsibility they need to make a difference. Consider supporting the department today. Follow our Give Now link to donate to the Materials Science and Engineering Enhancement Fund.
MSE promotes an inclusive learning environment with equal opportunities.
Our Diversity Statement.