Materials Engineering

Graduates of the materials engineering program at the University of Kentucky will:

• Excel in their chosen career pathways as practicing materials engineers or through the pursuit of advanced technical or professional degrees
• Impact their profession through effective leadership, communication, teamwork and creative solution strategies to address global and societal issues
• Apply their engineering training to contribute to the health, safety, environmental and economic well-being of their communities
• Seek continuing education, professional development and career advancement opportunities

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies