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Department of Materials Science and Engineering


About the Department

VanDover and LaFontaine
William LaFontaine (center) and Prof. Bruce VanDover
Vaia Baker Ast
Richard Vaia (left) with Profs. Baker and Ast
Vo, Charvat
Peter Charvat with graduate student Loan Vo

Advisory Board

Cornell Materials Science and Engineering works closely with an Advisory Board comprised of corporate, academic, and government leaders who assist with the development of strategic plans and priorities for the Department. Several of the Advisory Board members are Cornell MS&E alumni. The Advisory Board meets annually with the MS&E Department Director, faculty, students, and staff plus key University and College of Engineering administrators.

Advisory Board

Above: The 2007 Advisory Board Meeting Attendees

The current members of the Advisory Board are listed below. Please click on a name to view the person’s short biography: