Composite Materials Engineering Program

WSU’s Composite Materials Engineering (CME) program prepares engineers who develop innovative and effective material solutions for a wide range of industries.

The program enrolls about 40 new students each year.

Graduates are equipped with skills to communicate and work effectively in diverse environments and grow professionally in their careers.

CME majors first complete the Pre-Engineering professional course sequence and General Education Program required graduation courses. Students then advance to core and elective courses in Composite Materials Engineering.

Students in this program get the best hands-on education in state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms.

Learn more about CME courses

Engineering for the Future

  • What types of materials are going to be used in automobiles in order to achieve 54.5 mpg?
  • What types of materials are allowing the major airplane manufacturers to achieve significant fuel savings?
  • What types of materials are found in the blades used on the wind turbines producing all that wind power now providing energy across the globe?

The answer to each question: composite materials.

If you’re interested in learning how to design, fabricate, and test products made of composite materials, this is a great program for you. 

Diverse Work Opportunities

With a CME degree, you’ll have a variety of work opportunities. Our graduates are sought out by employers in multiple industries. Some of these include the following: 

IndustryComposite Materials
Aerospacesatellites, space shuttles
Agriculturebody panels, cab interiors
Aircraftlightweight jet, airplane parts
Automotivebody panels, suspension parts
Biotechnologyprosthetics, implants, equipment
Constructionbridge materials, infrastructure applications
Defenseprotective body and vehicle armor
Energypoles and cross arms for power transmissions, wind energy
Marineboats, canoes, kayaks
Materialsdevelopment and manufacturing processes
Sporting Goodsbike frames, tennis rackets, golf clubs

Take a Tour

Explore the learning spaces you’ll work in as a Composite Materials Engineering major, like the Manufacturing Lab, Machine Shop, and Mechanical Testing Lab.

Contact the Composite Materials Engineering Department 
Composite Materials Engineering Department
203 Stark Hall

507.457.5685

Email the CME Department
Dr. Beckry Abdel-Magid
Department Chair

203 Stark Hall

507.457.5658

Email Becky Abdel-Magid