Materials & Nanotechnology

Materials & Nanotechnology

Engineering matter to unlock new possibilities

Breakthroughs in materials can transform nearly every field, from computing and medicine to energy and transportation. Working at scales from individual atoms to large engineered systems, MIT researchers are creating materials with new properties and developing the tools needed to manufacture them at scale.

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Departments Working on Materials & Nanotechnology

DMSE

Course 3

Materials Science and Engineering

DMSE brings together engineering, physics, and chemistry to understand and design materials that tackle real-world challenges in energy, health, computing, and more.

Careers

  • Computational scientist
  • Materials engineer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Data scientist/analyst
  • Professor

MechE

Course 2

Mechanical Engineering

MechE educates future leaders to model, design, and innovate with passion, creativity, and humor and develop creative products and solutions that make the world a better place.

Careers

  • Engineer
  • Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

ChemE

Course 10

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering takes the chemical principles governing the world around us and applies them to solve real and pressing problems in society. Intimately linked with the fundamental subjects of chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics — and in close collaboration with fellow engineering disciplines like materials science, computer science, and mechanical, electrical, and civil and environmental engineering — chemical engineering offers unparalleled opportunities to do great things.

Careers

  • Clean energy and sustainability
  • Pharma and Biotech
  • Tech, Data & AI-driven engineering
  • Manufacturing and operations leadership
  • Consulting and Entrepreneurship

EECS

Course 6

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Covering the full range of computer, information, and energy systems, the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS/Course 6), which reports jointly to the MIT School of Engineering and the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, brings the world’s most brilliant faculty and students together to innovate and explore.

Careers

  • Engineer
  • Scientist
  • Researcher

NSE

Course 22

Nuclear Science and Engineering

NSE combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning and cutting-edge research, empowering students to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From exploring the frontiers of clean energy to quantum engineering, students and faculty are united by a shared commitment to innovation and impact.

Careers

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Computational Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Military Service
  • Nuclear Engineer