When is the workshop offered?

June 26 – July 1, 2022

What is the workshop all about?

Materials are everywhere, and materials engineers are tasked with making stuff smarter, faster, stronger, cleaner, and most importantly, better! That’s why materials engineers are essential in many job fields: energy, medical devices, manufacturing, semiconductors, advanced textiles, aircraft and automotive and the list goes on. You will learn about the fundamental classes of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics and composites in addition to cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, biomaterials, energy materials and microelectronics. Daily activities will involve hands-on experiments including melting glass, growing bismuth crystals, examining the micro- and nanoscale of objects with electron microscopes, fracturing samples in our mechanical testing lab and freezing objects with liquid nitrogen. You will also have plenty of time to connect with fellow prospective engineers as you enjoy nano-ice cream breaks and our famous silly putty drop from the rooftop of NC State’s DH Hill Library.

Visit the website for more information about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.