Students working on steel bridge

Tomorrow needs engineers and scientists who understand materials, in order to make them stronger, lighter, safer, greener, and more cost-effective. Michigan Tech's Department of Materials Science and Engineering has exceptional research opportunities, small class sizes, and caring faculty. Our industry partners have access to expert faculty and world-class facilities, as well as the opportunity to shape future engineering in Enterprise and Senior Design.

“We like to work on new things and, in particular, I like to work on things that have an impact on the world—not just writing a paper and having someone read it, but I’d like our technology to be used, and LIFT helps with that.”Paul Sanders, professor of materials science and engineering, on partnering with LIFT, Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow