Welcome to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel!
Department Head Caroline Schauer
At Drexel’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, you’ll find more than just an internationally recognized program—you’ll become part of a supportive, forward-thinking community of world-class faculty, passionate students, and cutting-edge research. We’re driven by a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation, and we’re excited to welcome new students ready to explore, create, and make an impact.
Our undergraduate program combines a strong foundation in the classroom—taught by award-winning professors—with hands-on, experiential learning. You’ll apply concepts in our Innovation Studio, engage in research alongside faculty in their labs, gain real-world experience through six-month co-op internships, and tackle real engineering challenges through a capstone senior design project. This unique approach prepares our graduates to be highly sought after in industry and competitive for national fellowships and top-tier graduate programs.
At the graduate level, students benefit from a flexible curriculum tailored to their goals, whether pursuing a master’s degree with a research thesis or industrial co-op, or diving deep into advanced research through our PhD program.
Wherever you are in your academic journey, Drexel MSE is here to support your growth and help you shape the future of materials science and engineering.
Caroline Schauer
Department Head
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