Materials science and engineering is an incredibly fast-developing field at the cutting edge of technology. This is an ideal subject for you if you’re driven by scientific curiosity and you want to make a difference in the world around you.

From engines to atoms

At any time there are about half a million people travelling in the air.

The engines used by modern aeroplanes require materials that are able to cope in extreme environments for many hundreds of flights. Our role as material scientists is to understand and improve how these materials work.

In this talk we’ll explore what materials science is, using the example of the turbine engine. You’ll find out how it works, the materials properties that are required, the alloy design, and how structure all the way down to the atomic length scale helps us control the materials properties.

I learnt about new aspects of the subject and received great information about the content of the course and the lecturers were entertaining.

Taster session participant

This session is suitable for students in years 12 and 13.  

Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.

• 4pm: Log in and get comfortable
• 4.05pm: Interactive mini lecture
• 4.50pm: Mini practical
• 5.05pm: Introduction to the department, our courses and examples of top careers after graduating 
• 5.15pm: Question and answer session with current undergraduate students
• 5.25pm: Closing remarks and next steps

Book your place

Contact us

For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk