MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering

The MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering studies the properties, structure, and processing of various materials like metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Their goal is to innovate new materials for applications in fields such as aerospace, medicine, energy, and electronics. Researchers combine science and engineering principles to understand how materials behave and develop solutions to improve performance, durability, and sustainability. The department offers education, research, and collaboration to advance material technologies that impact everyday life and industry.