Through hands-on exploration, dynamic career development, and impactful service, MatES empowers the next generation of innovators to push the boundaries of materials science. Everyone—undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff—is invited to join us in exploring the endless possibilities of materials engineering.
Members of the 2026 MatES chapter in Washington DC.
The Materials Engineering Society (MatES) is an undergraduate student society devoted to the promotion and advancement of materials science. MatES is UMD's Materials Advantage Student Chapter of The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), and is recognized by other professional societies including ASM International and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). MatES hosts social, service, technical, and career development activities throughout the school year designed to engage students with hands-on MSE topics and expose students to various career paths in the field. All undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend a MatES meeting.
President: Frank Rhodes
Vice President: Ethan Marks
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Sreerama Jonnala
Social and Outreach Chair: Open
Faculty Liaison: Nandini Bhattaram