Offers students a strong foundation in materials science, while enabling them to branch into concentrations, such as materials characterization, materials for micro-electronics and information systems, and polymer science. The MS materials science and engineering program is a joint program of RIT's College of Science and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The program offers a serious interdisciplinary learning experience in materials studies, crossing over the traditional boundaries of such classical disciplines as chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The program, under the joint auspices of the colleges of Science and Engineering, offers graduate studies leading to the master of science degree in materials science and engineering, with a variety of options designed to satisfy individual and industry needs in the rapidly growing field of materials. The overall thrust of the program is to establish a positive relationship between academia and industry by building a sound academic base in the field.