Brenner and Zikry Received $8.5M Department of Defense Grant for Extreme Materials
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded an $8.5 million grant that will span over three years to support the establishment of a …
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University
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We are elevating the materials that improve our world.
NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill infrared camera project funded by National Science Foundation
Engineers, scientists and educators at NC State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are collaborating to develop a new SWIR (short-wave infrared) light camera and recruit the next generation of engineers.
Unraveling the Stars: Grace Kiel’s Journey to the Grand Challenges of Engineering
In the heart of North Carolina, amid the lush green campus of North Carolina State University, there’s a young and ambitious undergraduate junior named …
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
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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.