Greetings from the only engineering department in the U.S. with ABET-accredited programs in both ceramic and metallurgical engineering!
This year has been full of exciting developments for our department. We are launching a new bachelor's degree program in semiconductor engineering, which will include a core of semiconductor materials courses and a choice of emphasis on either chip design with electrical engineering courses or processing with chemical engineering courses. This multidisciplinary program, aimed at addressing national workforce needs, is set to begin in fall 2025.
Enrollment is rising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I would like to express my appreciation for Donna Arthur, our full-time recruiter focused on programs that were part of the university's former School of Mines and Metallurgy, and for the increased support from our alumni. Through targeted recruitment and expanded scholarships, we expect our fall 2025 undergraduate class to be the largest in five years.
Our faculty continue to excel in world-class research, with funding from companies and government agencies. Last year, our research expenditures reached a department record, and we anticipate surpassing $10 million this year. Our work spans areas such as steel processing, ultra-high-temperature materials, critical mineral recovery, additive manufacturing, carbon-neutral cements and glass science. We are also Missouri S&T's top department for external research funding, which plays a key role in the university’s push for the R1 "very high research activity" status from the Carnegie Foundation.
Our ability to recruit and educate students, maintain state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories, expand our degree offerings and recruit new faculty is possible because of donations from friends and alumni like you. We greatly appreciate your generosity, whether it is through annual giving, the establishment of endowments or some other means, and we are now asking you to again consider supporting the department through the link below.
