Mission and Vision
Vision
To provide a high quality education in metallurgical and materials engineering, with emphasis on student-centered research and scholarly activities, service to community and industry, and professional practice in metallurgical and materials engineering, all conducted in an environment that celebrates discovery and diversity.
Mission
It is the mission of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering to provide excellence in teaching, research and service to the state of Alabama, the United States and the world as follows:
- TEACHING: The Department will provide an outstanding education that balances theoretical and practical instruction for the design, analysis, and operation of materials systems. This will provide the state and the nation with outstanding engineers for scientific, technical, economic, and societal development. Students will excel in an environment that challenges and nurtures their potential, to become leaders in the global metallurgical and materials engineering community.
- RESEARCH: The Department will conduct world class research in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering. The research will encompass both fundamental and applied knowledge in the areas of synthesis, processing, structure, properties, and performance of materials.
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SERVICE: The Department will engage and serve society, industry, and the engineering profession through the promotion of and participation in activities that advance knowledge of metallurgy and materials for the benefit of society, the economy, and the environment.