2024 Coffee with the MSE DGP 

We hope you are enjoying an exciting academic year and we wish you the best as you complete your undergraduate degree. As you plan the next professional career stage, we invite you to consider an advanced degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at North Carolina State University. 

What is it?

Join us for one of four virtual Coffee with the MSE Director of Graduate Programs (DGP) events geared to prospective graduate students. These informal sessions will provide prospective graduate students with information on the area, university, department, and MSE graduate degrees. You will also be able to ask and get answers to your questions.

When and where is it?

These information sessions will be held virtually on four dates in November. No RSVP is needed, bookmark the Zoom link for the following dates:

  • Friday, Nov 1 at 8:00 a.m. EST 
  • Wednesday, Nov 13 at 11:00 a.m. EST
  • Thursday, Nov 21 at 8:00 a.m. EST
  • Monday, Nov 25 at 11:00 a.m. EST

Who should apply?

Graduates who majored in materials science and engineering (and related fields)* and recently graduated within two semesters of graduation are eligible to attend.

*Examples include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, and students doing research related to materials science and engineering.

Why should you consider NC State MSE for your graduate studies?

  • Globally recognized for research in optoelectronic, structural, biological, and energy materials
  • Expertise in characterization and computational materials design
  • Graduate Certificate in Materials Informatics for the growing demand for MSE data-science skills
  • Leading department in technology transfer and entrepreneurial initiatives
  • State-of-the-art Analytical Instrumentation Facility for materials characterization
  • Located in the dynamic and innovative Research Triangle
  • NC State College of Engineering ranks 30th in graduate engineering programs and 12th public institution by U.S. News and World Report

Questions?

Check out our Graduate Student FAQ or email us at mse-gradinfo@ncsu.edu if you have questions or want to learn more.

Learn about our department and information on how to apply. Furthermore, many of our Ph.D. students also pursue Technology, Education, and Commercialization.

Please contact any of our faculty members, or let us know if we can send you more information.

Prof. Douglas Irving, Director of Graduate Programs

Prof. Donald Brenner, Department Head