Metals are the most recycled material on earth. Metallurgical engineers focus on the production of metals, metallic parts and the properties of those materials. Metallurgical engineers help make products stronger, more durable, lighter weight and more energy efficient, especially when utilizing recycled materials rather than ores. You will learn about the extraction of metal from minerals, wastes and recycled materials, the design of metallic materials that possess desired mechanical, physical and chemical properties and the production of components from selected metals and alloys. Where do metallurgical engineers work: One in four jobs in the US involves the manufacture or use of metal. MetEng grads work all over the world for aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, metals casting heat treatment and metals production companies. Some work for government or military research labs. Mission Statement The mission of the program is to provide a quality, comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education in the traditional areas of metallurgical engineering. The major program goal is to produce a Bachelor of Science graduate with a sound fundamental knowledge and extensive hands-on technical, communication, and leadership skills, capable of contributing in any technical area associated with metallurgy. The program is also committed to a strong graduate program, which ensures significant research activity, an active and involved faculty, and a robust, healthy environment for education. The provision of service course work for students in other engineering disciplines is also an important goal, as is interaction with professional societies and industry to promote continuing education, research, and technical information transfer. The utilization of the departmental resources to assist the state agencies and industry of Missouri and the mid-west is an integral part of the departmental mission. The program educational objectives of the metallurgical engineering program: Our graduates will be leaders in the science, technology, and management of metallurgical engineering Our graduates will serve their profession and society Our graduates will continually enhance their professional skills and educational background The specific outcomes of the metallurgical engineering program are: Ability to apply mathematical, science and engineering principles to metallurgical systems An ability to utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods to solve metallurgical problems Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs Ability to function on diverse teams Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Ability to communicate effectively The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals structure Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals properties Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals processing Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals performance Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of structure, properties, processing and performance to metals selection and process design