Admissions
A Message from Chair Robert Powell
Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Let me tell you a bit about our department, its majors and our commitment to your education.
The Department has 34 full time faculty members who serve as the cornerstone for our education and research programs. We offer four accredited undergraduate majors: biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering and electrical engineering/materials science and engineering. This combination is unique in the state of California and the nation. Working in such an interdisciplinary environment places the student at the center of scholarship in fields of enormous importance to contemporary society - energy, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Our programs allow you to tailor your education and build an excellent gateway to your future. Continue reading Message from the Chair...