Glass Engineering Science

The only Glass Engineering program in the nation; ABET Accredited

For a highly sought after, exclusive education in the science of glass engineering, look no further than Alfred University. Here we offer you the only undergraduate program of its kind in the nation, with small class sizes, plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research, and an extensive alumni network working in the glass and ceramic industry. Further, our Glass Engineering Science Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

School/Division

Inamori School of Engineering
NYS College of Ceramics

Campus Locations

Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major

Glass Engineering Science (BS)

Minor

Glass Engineering Science

Program Contact

Gabrielle Gaustad

engineering@alfred.edu

607-871-2953

Why Study Glass Engineering Science At Alfred University?

Exclusive Program

The only undergraduate Glass Engineering Science program in the nation.

Research Opportunities

Plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

Industry Networking

An extensive alumni network working in the glass and ceramic industry.

What Do Glass Scientists Do?

Glass has been used for thousands of years, in drinking glasses, storage bottles, decorative objects, and jewelry. Glass has the same uses today, but it has become a truly high-technology material used in sophisticated windows that control light and heat, in fiber optics for high-speed communication, and in advanced medical treatments such as bone-setting materials. Engineers and scientists who understand glass and its production are needed by the glass industry and companies who use glass in their products.

What Will You Study?

In your first year, you will take Introduction to Engineering and the Glass Engineering Exploration Lab in addition to foundation courses in math, chemistry and physics. In subsequent semesters, you'll develop expertise in general and glass materials through a blend of classroom and laboratory experiences. In your final year, you'll showcase your talents by conducting independent glass research in collaboration with a faculty advisor as part of our senior thesis requirement.

What Will You Do After Graduation?

The program prepares graduates for careers as materials engineers with specialized knowledge of glass. Our graduates are highly sought after by companies that develop and manufacture glass materials, often advancing to leadership positions in the field. Many of our graduates pursue advanced degrees to work as researchers in industry, government laboratories, and academia.

CEMS 214 Structure and Properties of Materials
CEMS 215 Microscopy and Microstructural Characterization
CEMS 216 Bonding and Structure of Materials
CEMS 235 Thermodynamics of Materials
CEMS 237 Thermal Processes in Materials
CEMS 251 Mechanics of Materials
CEMS 322 Introduction to Glass Science
CEMS 324 Mass Transport in Glasses and Melts
CEMS 325 Glass Laboratory
CEMS 328 Industrial Glass and Glass-Ceramics
CEMS 342 Thermal and Mechanical Properties
CEMS 344 Properties II: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical
CEMS 347 Spectroscopy
CEMS 349 X-ray Characterization
CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II
ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 102 Computer Aided Design
ENGR 104 Computer Aided Engineering
ENGR 110 Technical Communication
ENGR 11x Exploration Labs (select 2, 1 credit each)
ENGR 220 Circuit Theory I
ENGR 305 Engineering Statistics
ENGR 306 Engineering Economics
ENGR 395 Engineering Design
ENGR 480 Senior Capstone Project
MATH 151 Calculus I
MATH 152 Calculus II
MATH 253 Calculus III
MATH 271 Differential Equations
PHYS 125 Physics I
PHYS 126 Physics II
Technical Electives
Humanities, Social Science and Arts electives

For more information, please review the School of Engineering Curriculum by Semester Worksheets by degree program.

The BS degree program in Glass Engineering Science is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

CEMS 322 Introduction to Glass Science
CEMS 325 Glass Laboratory
CEMS 328 Industrial Glass and Glass-Ceramics

Plus at least 6 credits from the following list:

CEMS 324 Mass Transport in Glasses and Melts
CEMS 420 Optical Glasses
CEMS 450* Independent Study (in Glass)
ENGR 480 Senior Capstone Project (in Glass)
COOP 385* Co-op Program (in Glass)

If you have varied interests in engineering but are unsure which you excel at or enjoy working with the most, consider exploring our Undecided Engineering pathway. The Inamori School of Engineering provides this option to students who are undecided as first-year students and allows them to discover the field of engineering that's the best fit for them.

Undergraduate Full-Time Enrollment (from Fall Census)
Major	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011
Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.	33	34	41	31	32	30	31
Ceramic Engineering	68	63	72	63	57	49	45
Electrical Engineering	N/A	N/A	0	4	10	12	24
Glass Engineering Science	15	15	13	9	15	15	15
Materials Science and Engineering	48	48	50	46	44	42	44
Mechanical Engineering	182	185	165	160	137	121	100
Renewable Energy Engineering	30	44	42	35	15	N/A	N/A
Undecided	26	37	35	44	39	48	32
Non-degree	4	4	12	9	6	4	3

BS Graduates (August through May)
Major	2016-17	2015-16	2014-15	2013-14	2012-13	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.	7	7	3	8	7	6	5	5
Ceramic Engineering	19	15	12	14	17	8	11	11
Electrical Engineering	0	1	6	5	4	8	9	11
Glass Engineering Science	4	2	0	6	2	4	7	5
Materials Science and Engineering	10	13	5	7	12	11	11	9
Mechanical Engineering	37	23	29	24	18	25	25	17
Renewable Energy Engineering	12	3	3	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A

What Will You Do?

Within the past few years, graduates have obtained jobs as:

Process Optimizer (Development Program) - Ardagh Group
Development Engineer - Greatbatch Medical
Microscopy & Microanalysis Lab Assistant - KEMET
Furnace Development Engineer - Owens Corning
Research Scientist - Corning, Incorporated
Project Engineer - Owens-Illinois
Engineer - Northeast Electronics Corp.

Program educational objectives (or PEOs) are broad statements that describe what we expect graduates of AU's glass engineering science program to attain 3-5 years after graduation. PEOs are reviewed and revised regularly to ensure that the program educational objectives are relevant to the needs of today's employers.

Program Educational Objectives

During the first few years after graduation, graduates will be:

Materials engineers with a specialized knowledge of the vitreous state, its science, engineering and manufacture and will be employed either in the public or private sector or will be pursuing an advanced degree.
Diverse individuals who both understand the principles and can undertake the practice of engineering materials, particularly glass, to meet the needs of the population.
Able to operate as effective engineers or managers in both glass and other related industries or academia, as scientists, engineers and teachers, continuously learning as they do so.

What will you learn if you major in glass engineering science?

Program outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that we expect graduates of the program to attain at the time of graduation.

Program Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes)

Graduates of the Glass Engineering-Science program at Alfred University will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Alexis Clare

Professor Glass Science

Glass Engineering

clare@alfred.edu
Hall Glass Science & Engr Room: 206

Doris Moncke

Associate Professor Glass Science/Engineering

Glass Engineering

moncke@alfred.edu
Hall of Glass Sci Room: 100

S.K. Sundaram

Inamori Professor

Matls Science & Engineering

sundaram@alfred.edu
Hall Glass Science & Engr Room: B1

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