Materials Advantage Student Chapter

About

The Material Advantage Student Chapter (MASC) is an up and coming club at UC Davis where students can learn more about the fascinating subject of Materials Science Engineering as well as interact with their peers to expand this inclusive major. The Material Advantage program is a national student organization run by some of the leading professional materials societies in the world: The American Ceramic Society (ACerS); Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST); The Materials Information Society (ASM); and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). MASC's goal is to provide academic, professional, and social opportunities to all those who are interested.

Benefits of Joining

• Meet peers interested in the same field, connect and network with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members
• Gain unique opportunities to advance your academic and professional careers such as tours, resources, and advice
• Learn more about materials science and engineering and share that knowledge/raise awareness on the major to other communities

Events

• Weekly meetings (planning, social, networking)
• Career/Academic development meetings (resume workshop, how to get into research, etc.)
• Lab tours, faculty tours, etc.
• Involvement fairs, live demos, welcome fairs, outreach events
• Picnic day (materials magic show)