MSE 4900

MSE 4900

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Students engage in a mentored investigation or inquiry that aims to make a scholarly contribution to the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Students are mentored by Cornell faculty in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and may have additional mentors. Each credit hour requires, on average, 3 hours per week throughout the semester. To enroll, students should schedule a meeting with their mentor(s) to discuss the semester goals, requirements, and expectations associated with the research credit(s). Students must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 14475 MSE 4900   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.