Please answer the following essay questions in order to apply to the Materials Science and Engineering program.

  1. Other than reputation, what most interests you about attending the graduate program in the Materials Science and Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University?
  2. What are your goals after you complete your degree, and how will our graduate program help you achieve your immediate and longer-term future career objectives?
  3. What specific research is of interest to you and how would our program enable you to pursue your goals?
  4. Describe how your work, research, educational, or other life experiences have prepared you for graduate study in this program.
  5. What sets you apart from other applicants? For example, have you done significant community service?
  6. Have you published peer-reviewed research? Have you received significant awards? Have you had any leadership experience during your collegiate and/or employment history?
  7. The College of Engineering at CMU values excellence, innovation, being genuine, diversity, respect for others, integrity, trusting, and being trustworthy. Within the context of your experiences, how would you contribute to these values within our community?