Sustainable Materials and Technology

The Sustainable Materials and Technology minor provides an understanding of the different kinds of challenges faced by our society, and teaches students how to apply fundamental scientific knowledge and practice to help solve real-world problems. This minor will complement students’ major-course knowledge and prepare them to lead their industries to a more sustainable future.

The minor offers engaging courses that tackle issues touching on the three pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental—and the tools needed to build truly sustainable solutions. The foundation of scientific and technical information, tools, an understanding of materials, and critical thinking helps students see themselves as an active part of the changes needed to make an impact locally and globally. Students will be exposed to new technologies and materials with the potential to mitigate the challenges faced worldwide, and offered opportunities to participate in projects with impact.

Coordinator: Karen Pearson

Requirements

Curriculum requirements can be found in the undergraduate catalog, along with course descriptions and prerequisite information.

» Curriculum Requirements for the Sustainable Materials and Technology Minor 

If you have already declared your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.