Purdue School of Materials Engineering

Purdue School of Materials Engineering We’re a place where you still “make stuff”; it’s real-world materials engineering.

The School of Materials Engineering (MSE), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, is one of the smaller schools in Purdue’s College of Engineering, with just over 1,800 living alumni. The School prepares students to excel in applications and innovations for metals, polymers, ceramics and electronic materials, and a degree in MSE means graduates are qualified and sought after to work in almost any industry. Materials Engineering is known for its hands-on, authentic, educational approach; providing an excellent learning environment while carrying out cutting-edge research that impacts the state, nation, and world. That’s why students pick MSE at Purdue, and why employers return year after year to get ready-to-work MSE’s that have a unique blend of fundamentals and practice. From lab classes where every student is casting a bronze ingot or running x-ray diffraction, to having our sophomores using cutting-edge computational materials tools in the world-class nanoHUB platform, Materials Engineering provides extensive student-faculty interactions for all of our students.

09/22/2026

🎉 Purdue Materials Engineering has climbed to No. 7 in the nation among undergraduate engineering programs, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings!

The three-place jump reflects our commitment to excellence in education, groundbreaking research and preparing future leaders in materials engineering.

Whether developing advanced materials for aerospace, semiconductors, healthcare, energy or sustainable infrastructure, Purdue MSE students and faculty are helping solve some of society's most important challenges.

Congratulations to our Boilermaker community on this exciting recognition!

🔗 Learn more: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/news/2026/MSE-Undergrad-Rankings-2026

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The School of Materials Engineering invites alumni, friends, and supporters to join us for Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, ...
09/18/2026

The School of Materials Engineering invites alumni, friends, and supporters to join us for Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, November 7.

Before heading into the football game, stop by the MSE booth on Boilermaker Boulevard along the Stadium Mall to reconnect with fellow MSE alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Visitors can pick up the latest MSE swag and take part in hands-on activities, including the opportunity to cast a custom metal trinket or mix and pour an epoxy keychain.

Whether you're returning to campus for the first time in years or are a regular visitor, Homecoming is a great opportunity to celebrate Purdue traditions, make new connections, and catch up with the MSE community.

We look forward to seeing you on November 7. Boiler Up!

Meet this week's MSE 690 Seminar Series speaker: John E. Barnes, MSE ’92 and METE ’94. Barnes is president of The Barnes...
09/16/2026

Meet this week's MSE 690 Seminar Series speaker: John E. Barnes, MSE ’92 and METE ’94. Barnes is president of The Barnes Global Advisors, founder and CEO of Metal Powder Works, and a recognized leader in additive manufacturing.

His seminar, From Freshman to Founder: Sintering a Career in Engineering and Materials Processing, examines how a Purdue materials engineering education helped shape a career spanning aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

📍 Visiting Purdue this week for OUR STATE. YOUR PURDUE?We invite Indiana high school students and their families to stop...
09/14/2026

📍 Visiting Purdue this week for OUR STATE. YOUR PURDUE?

We invite Indiana high school students and their families to stop by the School of Materials Engineering Open House during your afternoon campus exploration!

🗓 September 14-18
⏰ 1:30-3:30 p.m. daily
📍 Armstrong Hall, Room 2300

Meet current students, learn about the exciting world of Materials Engineering, explore our facilities, and discover how Purdue can help you turn your interests into a future career.

Whether you're already considering engineering or just beginning to explore your options, we'd love to meet you. Boiler Up! 🖤💛

🗽 MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: THE STATUE OF LIBERTYFor more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed visitors to th...
09/11/2026

🗽 MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed visitors to the United States as a symbol of freedom and friendship. But behind this iconic landmark is an impressive materials engineering story.

To support the massive copper exterior, engineer Gustave Eiffel designed an internal iron framework that allows the copper shell to move independently as temperatures change. This innovative solution helps protect the statue from stress, damage, and the effects of weather.

Standing 305 feet tall and constructed with 31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel, the Statue of Liberty demonstrates how thoughtful materials selection and engineering design can create structures that endure for generations.

Learn More at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/about-us/gotmaterials/Parks/thomas.html

Please join us in congratulating four Purdue Materials Engineering faculty members who were recognized by the College of...
09/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating four Purdue Materials Engineering faculty members who were recognized by the College of Engineering for outstanding dedication to teaching:

• Anter El-Azab
• John Howarter
• Paul Mort
• Mohamad Zbib

The recognition is based on student evaluations conducted through the Center for Instructional Excellence and highlights educators who received particularly strong feedback from their students during the Spring 2026 semester. (Learn More: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/News/Spotlights/2026/2026-0826-College-recognizes-top-rated-teachers)

Thank you for your commitment to excellence in teaching and student success.

✈️ MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: THE F-22 RAPTORThe next time you see a modern fighter aircraft, think about the materials that...
09/03/2026

✈️ MSE IN THE REAL WORLD: THE F-22 RAPTOR

The next time you see a modern fighter aircraft, think about the materials that make it possible.

Approximately 27% of the F-22's structure is built from composite materials made of graphite fibers and epoxy. These advanced composites provide impressive strength while dramatically reducing weight, a critical advantage in aerospace applications.

Graphite fibers can be up to four times stronger than glass fibers, and the resulting composite material is about five times lighter than steel. This combination of strength and lightweight performance helps the F-22 achieve the speed, maneuverability, and efficiency required for modern flight.

It's another example of how materials engineering shapes the world around us.

Learn More at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/about-us/gotmaterials/Planes/reynolds.html

📢 The Purdue University School of Materials Engineering is pleased to welcome Christopher A. Schuh, Dean of Northwestern...
08/31/2026

📢 The Purdue University School of Materials Engineering is pleased to welcome Christopher A. Schuh, Dean of Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Winchell Distinguished Lecture.

Schuh's presentation, "The Coming Age of Computationally Designed Grain Boundary Chemistry," will explore how computational tools and data-driven approaches are opening new possibilities in the design of advanced materials.

A member of both the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Inventors, Schuh has made significant contributions to materials science and engineering throughout his career.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
📍 Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering

08/24/2026

Welcome back, MSE students!

In this special message, Professor and Blacutt-Underwood Head Bryan Huey encourages students to make the most of the year ahead by attending seminars, exploring career opportunities, building professional networks, and getting involved in student organizations.

From learning alongside leading experts in materials engineering to developing leadership skills and lifelong friendships, there's something for everyone in MSE.

Here's to a successful and exciting 2026-27 school year!

🚂 Boiler Up!

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