Materials Engineering

 Material scientists and matallurgical engineers study, develop and produce a variety of materials ranging from glass and steel to unusual materials such as ceramic superconductors (used in high speed computer chips) and composites (used on cars). In college, students will take courses in physics and chemistry and spend time in laboratories melting, casting and deforming materials. Engineers then use their knowledge as professionals to produce materials on a large scale to be used in a wide variety of products. Strong, light weight materials are in high demand everywhere. Specially developed materials are constants in development for products like aircraft and spacecraft, computer chips and medical applications like joint replacement and artificial hearts.