To predict and control material behaviors at the macroscale requires a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of interactions between and within molecules. In the Polymer Science and Engineering track, you will develop conceptions of the structure, physics, and macroscale properties of polymers, understand how these properties emerge from molecular-level interactions, and how this understanding can be applied to design materials for particular applications. In the soft matter characterization lab, you’ll develop the hands-on skills you’ll need to study the structure, properties, and dynamics of soft materials.
This track suits candidates interested in: soft materials, polymers, packaging and coatings, consumer products, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
- Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
- (Innovation Leadership) MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
- (Track Core) MENG 35100: Introduction to Polymer Science
- 1 Track Elective
- (Innovation Leadership) MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a PSE Innovation Leadership Elective
- (Track Core) MENG 35130: Soft Matter Characterization Laboratory
- 1 Track Elective
- (Innovation Leadership) MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a PSE Innovation Leadership Elective
- 2 Track Electives
- 1 PSE Innovation Leadership Elective
- 2 Track Electives
- Math Methods for Molecular Engineering (MENG 31100)
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (MENG 31200)
- Biological Materials (MENG 33100)
- Nanomedicine (MENG 33150)
- Polymer Synthesis (MENG 35110)
- Polymer Physics (MENG 35120)
- Functional Polymers for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Technology (MENG 35143)
- Solids, Materials, and Surfaces (MENG35200)
- Molecular Science and Engineering of Water (MENG35300)
- Energy Storage and Conversion Devices (MENG 35310)
- Electrochemical Principles and Methods (MENG 35320)
- Materials and Characterization Tools to Address Challenges in Energy and Water (MENG 35330)
- Photonic Materials for Energy and Sustainability (MENG 35340)
- Experimental Electrochemistry Laboratory (MENG 35350)
- Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling (MENG 35500)
- AI, Automation, and Autonomous Experimentation for Materials (MENG 35640)
- Introduction to Nanofabrication - (MENG 36630)
NOTE: Electives offered outside of UChicago PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically, they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration.
- Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
- Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
- Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)