Description
A pre-professional society for materials engineering majors and those interested in materials science and engineering.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
Student Members |
45 |
ISU Members |
0 |
Non-ISU Members |
0 |
Allowed Members |
Anyone with an interest in materials science and engineering |
Allowed Officers |
Anyone with an interest in materials science and engineering. Generally, the President will have served in a previous position. |
Membership Qualifications |
None. All ISU students are accepted. |
Membership Restrictions |
None. Anyone with an interest in materials science and engineering may join. |
Elections/Selection |
Elections are in the spring towards the end of the academic year |
Meetings |
Monthly. Meetings feature a speaker that is usually presenting on a topic related to materials science and engineering, but not always. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
Friday After Class (FAC) - Social activity at Pizza Pit, usually on the last Friday of the month. All you can eat cheap pizza.
Pizza Sales - 10:30-12:30 on Wednesday in the Hoover Hall Atrium. Major fundraising activity for the club.
Monthly Meetings - Evening meetings often featuring food and a speaker. Club business is discussed.
Intramurals - Material Advantage sponsors intramural teams for any activities with enough interest
Outreach - We do approximately 40 outreach events each year where we perform scientific demonstrations for audiences. Great opportunity for community and chapter involvement.
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Description of Special Events
Picnic - We often do a picnic in the fall with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Movie Night - A new initiative. We rent out a lecture hall and screen a movie.
MS&T - Annual materials science and engineering conference attended by Material Advantage chapters from across the nation. Great professional development, travel, and networking opportunity.
Other conferences - Some members will attend other conferences such as TMS, although we generally don't send large groups to these. |