MASTER OF ENGINEERING (Polymer Engineering and Science)

A. Jeffrey Giacomin (Co-Director) 304 Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706-1572 Tel: 608/262-7473 E-mail: giacomin@wisc.edu Tim A. Osswald (Co-Director) 317 Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706-1572 Tel: 608/263-9538 E-mail: osswald@engr.wisc.edu rrc.engr.wisc.edu/PolEngSci.html

TWO-SEMESTER GRADUATE TRAINING

The Master of Engineering (Polymer Engineering and Science) began in fall of 1998. This is the first graduate degree labeled Polymer Engineering and Science in the Big Ten.

Organized under the Rheology Research Center (RRC) and affiliated departments of chemistry, chemical and biological engineering, engineering physics and, mechanical engineering, the degree is ideal for students wishing to complete a bachelor of science plus master's degree in a total of five years. Three-quarters of the degree credits required can be taken through the college's Office of Engineering Outreach.

Many corporations sponsoring research at the RRC are also participating sponsors of the National Technological University. These corporations encourage employees to take some polymer courses that are broadcast directly via satellite to customer sites. In the future, the entire degree will be available to students who cannot attend classes on campus.

Practicing engineers and scientists on a short sabbatical leave from their positions in industry will find the degree an excellent opportunity to advance their knowledge of polymer engineering and science. Foreign exchange students will also be interested in exploring this degree opportunity.

Eight approved polymer engineering and science courses are required beyond the BS degree. In any given semester, at least six approved courses are offered.