Learning is a personal journey best taken in a collaborative environment. The UK MSE Program is committed to providing the resources and support our students need to learn, to prepare, and to build the skills that will help them succeed for life!
Current Student Resouces Materials Science and Engineering
Peer Mentoring and Engagement
- Material Advantage (MA) is the umbrella professional student organization for Materials Engineering students. MA provides workshops, mentoring/tutoring, and professional and social activities year-round.
- Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering honor society, also provides peer tutoring across all engineering programs. Peer tutors offer all engineering students assistance with homework in engineering and major-related courses. The TBP tutoring schedule for the current semester is available here.
Co-op, Internship, and Career Placement
All Materials Engineering faculty are open to working with students to find co-ops, jobs, and internships. Visit with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or Director of Graduate Studies, or just stop by to talk with any MSE faculty member.
In addition, the College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development provides robust and comprehensive support for finding and applying for all manner of co-ops, internships, full- and part-time jobs.
Other College and University Resources
The College of Engineering and the University of Kentucky provide a wealth of resources to support students. An excellent list of resources for academic, financial, health and wellness, and student engagement support is maintained by the College.
For International students, UK’s International Center is an excellent resource for student services.
Student Organizations
Material Advantage
Material Advantage at the University of Kentucky is a student group committed to the academic and professional development of materials engineering students. We plan industry tours, invite faculty members and graduate students to discuss their research, and host study sessions and resume workshops. We also participate in outreach events in the Lexington community. For a little fun, we hold cook outs, Field Day, and other social events.
Materials and Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (MACE)
Formerly: Chemical & Materials Engineering Graduate Student Association (CMEGSA)
MACE is a graduate student association that organizes social and professional events for graduate students in both the Chemical and Materials Engineering programs. Some of the major events planned include department picnics where you can mix and interact with faculty, attendance at the yearly AICHE meeting, and a spring and fall symposium where research from across the department is presented with the intent of preparing students to present research of their own at conferences. Meetings take place monthly. Events and meeting dates can be found on our website. The purpose of MACE is to create a neighborly environment across research groups in the department and prepare graduates for their professional careers.
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
ISPE is an organization open to all students that focuses on connecting students to opportunities in industry, specifically in the pharmaceutical field. We hold chapter meetings once a month and often have academic or industrial speakers present to better describe how various aspects of engineering apply to pharmaceuticals. We organize plant tours to further student exposure and a symposium to allow students to present their research. We also work with Environmental Health and Safety on green initiatives around campus and have holiday parties to promote student interaction. The intent of ISPE is to provide students with exposure to another great opportunity available to chemical and material engineers.