April 1, 2000
Mr. Mark Hanna
16 Clarion Court
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Dear Mr. Hanna,
Congratulations on being admitted to the Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Maryland! We are extremely pleased that you have chosen materials science and engineering, and hope that you will be joining us in Fall 2000.
The Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Program offers a productive, challenging and interesting program that will foster your development as a complete professional. Here are some facts that make materials science and engineering a highly desirable major:
· The role of materials science – Materials form the cornerstone of our technologically advanced society. The products of materials research, such as computer chips or cars touch everyone’s life. For example, a car is a virtual symphony of semiconductors, composites, plastics, fiber composites, and other modern materials.
· Careers – opportunities for a materials science and engineering graduates are outstanding. Employment opportunities are abundant in this field and have grown significantly through the 1990s. The expertise of materials scientists is sought in the industries of electronics, automotive, chemical and systems engineering.
· Financial assistance
Ø The Department of Materials and Nuclear Engineering offers $1000 scholarship to qualified students which is renewable annually.
Ø There are many other scholarships available for which all engineering students can compete through the A. James Clark School of Engineering.
Ø Morgan L. Williams Memorial Scholarship, a competitive scholarship offered through the Materials Information Society, Washington, D.C. Chapter, awards $2,000 per year.
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If you would like additional information about the Program, scholarships, or wish to schedule a visit of our laboratories, please feel free to contact Ms. Parvathi Narayan, our Undergraduate Studies Secretary at 301-405-5209 or email at .
Congratulations again, and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Class of 2004.
Sincerely,
Professor Aris Christou
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