MIT Materials Science and Engineering

MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering studies the structure, properties, and performance of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. The field aims to understand how materials' atomic and molecular makeup influences their behavior and applications. This knowledge enables the development of new materials with specific features for technologies like electronics, energy, aerospace, and medicine. The program combines principles of physics, chemistry, and engineering to innovate and improve materials, ultimately advancing industries and improving everyday life through smarter, stronger, lighter, and more sustainable materials.