Are you curious about graduate school but not sure where to begin? Wondering how funding works or what graduate student life is really like? This workshop introduces the graduate programs of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS) at Michigan State University (MSU). ChEMS offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, welcoming students from diverse academic backgrounds. Research spans three dynamic areas—Energy and Sustainability, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology—with projects in renewable energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, biorenewable polymers, smart materials, tissue engineering, and biosensors. Students also benefit from access to premier research centers such as the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and the Composite Materials and Structures Center. To support those entering from outside chemical engineering, ChEMS provides online bridging courses and certificate programs. With cutting-edge research, guaranteed Ph.D. funding, and a safe, inclusive community, MSU ChEMS is the ideal place to launch your graduate journey.
