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10 Materials Science and Engineering Jobs and Salaries

I honestly can’t count the number of times I’ve heard people ask “So what do you do exactly?” or “What jobs can you apply for as a...

5 Digital Skills You Should Learn as a Materials Scientist

An inexhaustive list of the transferable skills that can help you make the most of the current situation and shine in your future workplace!

Realizations about Student Leadership

Leadership experience seems to play a pivotal role when recruiters are judging whether or not you’re the right fit for their company. In...

4 Productivity and Organization Tools for 2021

With 2021 right around the corner, I wanted to share some productivity and organization tools Tom and I have found helpful with regards...

Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Materials Science

During our time as MSE students, we’ve come across a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding the field of materials science. We wanted...

How To Get Involved in Your Materials Science Community

As a student or young professional, how can you get involved in your local materials science community? 🔗 Join the MSE professional...

Choosing Between Graduate School and Industry

This past semester I navigated the decision on whether to start my career in grad school or in industry. After a lot of reflection, I...

Why We Chose to Major in Materials Science and Engineering

Why did we choose to major in Materials Science and Engineering? We reflected on this decision today, and it came down to a few reasons...

How To Maximize Future Job Opportunities as an MSE Student

How would you maximize future job opportunities if you were currently a Materials Science and Engineering student? Looking back on the...

The Importance of Informational Interviews

Like millions of other soon-to-be graduates, Tom and I (Punith) are actively figuring out what the next step in our career path will be....

Jobs That Materials Engineering Students Are Suitable for in the Industry

What jobs are Materials Science and Engineering students suitable for in the industry? All of them! Okay, maybe not ALL of them, but MSE...

Resume Tips for Engineering Students

In the past few years, I’ve asked multiple recruiters what they look for in an engineering student’s resume...here’s what I’ve learned:...