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;

Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;

An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context;

A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems;

An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.