Welcome to RPI MA!
RPI Material Advantage is a student professional society of both undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in materials science, engineering, and technology. Membership to the national group provides access to the most preeminent societies of materials science and engineering including ACerS, AIST, ASM International, and TMS.
The main goals of RPI Material Advantage include fostering professional development, enhancing networking opportunities, and performing educational outreach. This group is devoted to increasing materials science awareness among members of the RPI community as well as surrounding K-12 schools with extensive outreach efforts.
What We Do
Development
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Professional development and growth is another pursuit of Material Advantage. Throughout the entire school year, different outlets are created which allow students to thrive and learn more about the field of material science and engineering. Guest speakers from industry positions provide insight to students on their future world, tours of local facilities show real world applications of knowledge, and students are also encouraged to help each other with critiques of work. In addition to local events, select students annually attend the Material Science & Technology Conference to both compete in events and form lasting connections.
Outreach
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Community outreach, or commonly referred to as Material Buddies, is a quintessential part of the Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute Material Advantage Chapter. Material Buddies serve the local educational community; from elementary schools up to high schools, with the goal to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Social
Material Advantage encourages the development of strong bonds between peers though different social events; hosting games nights, forming a hockey team, department dinners, and many other bonding activities. Through these activities, a closer knit community is formed, not just with the undergraduate students but department wide.
