AI and Our Future

At Missouri S&T, our programs in Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Semiconductor Engineering prepare students to solve real-world challenges in materials design, processing, and performance. Hands-on experience has been a hallmark of our program history, with students learning by doing through lab work, design projects, and research. Building on this foundation, we are now integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom and laboratory, giving students the tools to combine practical experience with data-driven innovation. As AI reshapes how materials are discovered and manufactured, our engineers are uniquely prepared to adapt—accelerating discovery while complementing the creativity and judgment of human expertise. Whether it’s developing stronger metals, safer medical devices, or faster, more efficient computer chips, our students graduate ready to innovate.