After searching for library for books regarding material science, I was not able to find much information. This is definitely not the most popular major, and there isn't as much information readily available as some degrees such as teaching. The only question I was able to answer using a book was question four. I now plan on searching the internet for a good overview of the career to find the answers to my unanswered questions.
1. What major curriculum is studied for this degree?
Material science engineering focuses mainly on physics and chemistry, but not heavily on math, even though 4 year of calculus is still required. More physics and chemistry is used than math in the field.
2. How is what I learned in school applied to this career?
This depends on which type of sub area I plan on studying. I plan on focusing mainly on metallurgic so I will apply information I learned in my material science and chemistry classes in my career.
3. What type of jobs can come about from obtaining a material science degree?
There are a vast variety of jobs available for material science. I could land in manufacturing, research, management, sales or many other. However, since I am from Michigan I will more than likely land a job in manufacturing or automotive.
4. What are the major companies looking for students fresh out of college with this degree?
A few of the major companies are Amcast, BASF Corporation, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Microsoft, Hp, and GE. There are still a great deal of other large companies, and the list can be found here on page 9 and 10.
5. Will I be able to stay in Michigan after I graduate from college?
There is a very good chance I will be able to stay in Michigan since we are a large manufacturing state.
6. What type of technology will I be using in the field and during college?
Since the 1940's, material scientists have used electron microscopes to further process their lab samples to get closer examinations of that materials they are studying. It has been a huge help in studying the properties of materials.
7. Are the jobs I can get going to be within my interests?
The jobs I could be employed for would definitely be inside of my interests. I think this is a very good degree for me to obtain.
8. Is there a lot of room for advancement in this field?
There can be based on my own personal interests and work habits. I can be moved up to management in companies but I will have to work for it and show that I am willing to take the challenge.
9. Will I possibly be able to work for one of the Big 3 after college?
Yes, they are almost always looking for people since there aren't too many kids who are going after this degree right now.
10. How long will I have to wait once I'm out of college to be employed?
I will not have a very long wait. Any of the Big 3 are constantly looking for fresh material scientists, and with family connections with each company, primarily GM, I will have a job out of college quickly.
Valdre, U. Electron Microscopy in Material Science. New York: Academic Press, 1970. Print
"Material Science and Engineering Overview." Sloan Career Cornerstone Center, 2013. Web. 9/10/2013.http://www.careercornerstone.org/pdf/matscieng/matscience.pdf
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