Study materials structure, processing, properties, and performance, as well as material analysis and manufacturing. UW Stout's Materials Science Minor is flexible enough that you can choose a type of material to learn more about, such as plastics or metals. Or you can learn a little about a variety of materials from fibers and fabrics to nanostructures and biomaterials.
Career-Defining Curriculum
By successfully completing your minor in Materials Science, you can advise future employers on the durability of materials, possible failure modes and suggest different materials to improve manufacturing processes. This minor can give you an edge in your career if you are majoring in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, as well as Applied Science, Construction Management or Engineering Technology.
