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What is Materials Engineering?
Materials science or materials engineering is an interdisciplinary field involving the properties of matter and its applications to various areas of science and engineering. This science investigates the relationship between the structure of materials and their properties. It includes elements of applied physics and chemistry, as well as chemical, mechanical, civil and electrical engineering. With significant media attention to nanoscience and nanotechnology in recent years, materials science has been propelled to the forefront at many universities.
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What Sort of Jobs Do Materials Engineers Do?
Our graduates split evenly between jobs in industry,
government labs, and further education. In addition
to the obvious industries (metals, ceramics, polymers
and composite), our graduates take jobs in
electronics, petroleum, biological, and energy
industries.
What is NMT Materials Like?
Our department is friendly with a good rapport between students and teachers. Students take courses covering the core subjects of Polymers, Metals, Ceramics, and Composites. Laboratory intensive courses cover experimental methods and analysis. Finally, seniors take advanced electives in more targeted subjects such as Nano-materials, Electronic Materials, and Computer Simulation. Student research is encouraged.
We are located in Socorro, NM which offers a variety of activities including numerous hiking, rock climbing and biking area as well as excellent access to ski resorts around the state. The town itself has all the charm and ease of a small town but with a major city (Albuquerque) only an hour's drive away.
Yes, we do have a coffee shop and a movie theater. Yes, Socorro was the home of Elfego Baca. Yes, Socorro was the site of an (alleged) 1964 UFO landing. Yes, Socorro was the home of Conrad Hilton. Yes, the Very Large Array (Featured in Contact and other movies) is based in Socorro. Among other movies based in the Socorro area is the much aclaimed The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
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What Degrees Do We Offer?
Undergraduate:
Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
See our most recent catalog here
Graduate:
Masters of Science in Materials Engineering (Independent Study Option)
Masters of Science in Materials Engineering (Thesis Option)
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
See our most recent catalog here
Distance Instruction:
We are committed to delivering course materials for graduate degrees through distance instruction. This permits degrees to be earned with minimal on campus time.
Materials Distance Instruction FAQ .
Official Distance Instruction Site.
How Do I Join?
Up to date information and forms are provided by the Registrar here. Feel free to contact us through email if you are curious and have questions we can resolve. We also offer graduate distance instruction to those who live out of reach of the main campus.