| Advanced
materials are critical to nearly every modern technology
(electronics, transportation systems, and medical
devices). They also play an important role
in the solutions to energy and environmental
problems we face today. Materials Science and Engineering
(MSE) is the broad interdisciplinary field that
uses the principles of chemistry, physics, engineering,
and biology to develop the improved materials.
With an increased focus on nanotechnology, the
field is advancing rapidly and will be at
the heart of new technologies that we haven’t even
envisioned.
The MSE program at Alfred University, like our
world-renowned programs in ceramics and glass,
provides an excellent foundation in materials science
and engineering. As a first-year MSE student, you’ll
explore many different types of materials in our
materials processing laboratory. Over the next
few years, a blend of classroom and laboratory
experiences will help you define your unique interests
in this very broad field. In your senior year,
you’ll conduct independent research with a faculty
advisor – on topics ranging from high-tech alloys
to nanotubes. | 
