Exploring Engineering Ep. 08: Materials Science and Engineering
Update: 2025-07-08
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In this episode of Exploring Engineering, we dive into the dynamic and often overlooked world of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Faculty member Mary Scott reveals the wide range of career paths in the field—from biomaterials to aerospace and electronics—while undergraduate Ava Daniels shares how a high school summer camp led her to discover the multidisciplinary power of MSE. We also hear from Calton Kong, a Ph.D. student passionate about electrochemistry and battery technology, who reflects on how materials science connects directly to solving global challenges like energy sustainability. Whether you're curious about how everyday materials work or dreaming of shaping the future of tech, this episode highlights just how essential MSE is to innovation. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
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