2023-28
Updated: 5/2024
Research and Innovation
Vision
The Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) Program is a multi-disciplinary graduate program bringing together the broader materials research community on the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder campus across both the Colleges of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) and Arts & Sciences (A&S). The MSE Program consists of over 70 faculty paving the way for innovative materials research. The program continues to train and graduate talented PhD students.
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Education
Vision
The Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) Program is the campus leader in the recruitment, development, and support of PhD students pursuing interdisciplinary materials research. Faculty across the campus depend on the MSE Program to recruit top-tier, talented PhD students with diverse educational and research backgrounds to carry out highly interdisciplinary materials research. The MSE program continues to organize and highlight the high-quality materials research and specialized materials relevant courses taking place across the CU Boulder campus within both the Colleges of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) and Arts & Sciences (A&S), as well as continue to develop and host core fundamentals courses in MSE to train independent and talented PhD graduates.
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Inclusion
Vision
The MSE program was founded on the ideal that diverse backgrounds and experiences are essential to obtaining high quality interdisciplinary materials research. The program has always celebrated and pursued recruitment of students with educational and research backgrounds in the broad areas of engineering and the natural sciences. Bringing together students from across the country and internationally, from all different educational, social, and cultural backgrounds, strengthens the overall program by encouraging collaboration and sharing of a wide range of perspectives and outlooks. The program strives to continue to strengthen and build upon the cultural diversity of its students and foster a more inclusive, supportive, and connected student community.
In the next five years, we will:
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