Strategic Plan

Our Mission

  • Anticipate and meet the needs of society through excellence and innovation in education, research and service;
  • Educate and inspire materials scientists and engineers to become responsible leaders;
  • Foster an inclusive community of scholars;
  • Develop leadership and vision in materials research and discovery;
  • Lead the development of materials in service of the university, state, nation and society. 

 


Core Values

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Foster originality and innovative approaches in scholarship and research.

INSPIRATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Empower students to excel and inspire continuous professional development.

INTEGRITY
Uphold the highest levels of integrity in every situation.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Encourage collegiality and support opportunity. 

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
Promote and engage in interdisciplinary research within materials science. 

IMPACT ON GLOBAL GRAND CHALLENGES
Develop materials to address and solve global challenges.