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Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department

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Engineer Your Future

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At UW-Eau Claire, we tackle real-world problems by combining core scientific principles, engineering approaches, and sophisticated instruments. Graduates from the Department of Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering learn a diverse set of skills that makes them attractive to manufacturers, research and development labs, and graduate schools.

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Majors and Minors in Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering

All majors within the department emphasize critical thinking, communication, and the sort of broad-based problem-solving and analytical skills employers are looking for. Whether you are interested into going more in-depth into the “why” of the world around us or solving a specific problem to make the world a better place, all three majors offered in the department help you prepare for next steps in industry, graduate school, or professional school.

Meet the Faculty

Doug Dunham
Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department
Interim Director, Strategic Partnerships and Program Development
Director, Materials Science and Engineering Center
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Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department
Assistant Professor
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Standout Facilities

The Materials Science and Engineering Center (MSEC) gives MS+BME students the unique chance to have academic, community, and industry experiences that prepare them for entering their fields. For an undergraduate institution, the MSEC has an unmatched array of materials science instrumentation available for use by our students. The space provides a link for expert Blugold faculty and student researchers to meet the needs of area industries. There, what students learn in the classroom is put to practical use, as Blugolds solve the real-world materials issues for area businesses. 

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Unbeatable Academics

Our academic programs are rooted in experiential learning and are paired with a curriculum that emphasizes creative thinking and strong communication skills. Our graduates leave UW-Eau Claire fully trained in state-of-the-art instrumentation, with practical experience conducting research and collecting and analyzing data.

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Capstone Projects

A year-long capstone project is an exciting opportunity for Blugolds in the Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department to solve real-world problems. Required for graduation, all MS+BME students will develop their own question with a science or engineering focus, drawing from a problem posed by a regional company, a research project with an MS+BME faculty member, or development and testing of new instrumentation. Each project, no matter the topic, will tie back to materials science or biomedical engineering.

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What is Materials Science & Engineering?

Materials Science and Engineering focuses on understanding the structure, properties, and performance of everyday materials, like metals, ceramics, and polymers, as well as cutting-edge materials including nanomaterials, superconductors, and smart materials. When we change the atomic structure of a material, why do the mechanical, electrical, and optical properties change? If we have a target application in mind, how do we get the needed properties to achieve our goals? 

We offer two majors around materials: Materials Science & Engineering is an ABET-accredited engineering degree with proscribed pre-requisite courses and upper-level courses in the major. The Materials Science degree offers flexibility for students with a complementary interest like chemistry, geology, or entrepreneurship.  

What is Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary engineering degree that combines background knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and math to tackle real-world problems at the interface with biological systems. With the inspiration coming from real medical problems, applications cover everything from implantable devices to medical imaging. 

Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department

Phillips Science Hall 177
101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

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