Glass Engineering Science

The only Glass Engineering program in the nation

For a highly sought after, exclusive education in the science of glass engineering, look no further than Alfred University. Here we offer you the only undergraduate program of its kind in the nation, with small class sizes, plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research, and an extensive alumni network working in the glass and ceramic industry.

School/Division

Campus Locations

Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major

Glass Engineering Science (BS)

Double Major

Double Major option(s) offered.
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Minor

Glass Engineering Science
  • CEMS 214 Structure and Properties of Materials
  • CEMS 215 Microscopy and Microstructural Characterization
  • CEMS 216 Bonding and Structure of Materials
  • CEMS 235 Thermodynamics of Materials
  • CEMS 237 Thermal Processes in Materials
  • CEMS 251 Mechanics of Materials
  • CEMS 322 Introduction to Glass Science
  • CEMS 324 Mass Transport in Glasses and Melts
  • CEMS 325 Glass Laboratory
  • CEMS 328 Industrial Glass and Glass-Ceramics
  • CEMS 342 Thermal and Mechanical Properties
  • CEMS 344 Properties II: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical
  • CEMS 347 Spectroscopy
  • CEMS 349 X-ray Characterization
  • CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 106 General Chemistry II
  • ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering
  • ENGR 102 Computer Aided Design
  • ENGR 104 Computer Aided Engineering
  • ENGR 110 Technical Communication
  • ENGR 11x Exploration Labs (select 2, 1 credit each)
  • ENGR 220 Circuit Theory I
  • ENGR 305 Engineering Statistics
  • ENGR 306 Engineering Economics
  • ENGR 395 Engineering Design
  • ENGR 480 Senior Capstone Project
  • MATH 151 Calculus I
  • MATH 152 Calculus II
  • MATH 253 Calculus III
  • MATH 271 Differential Equations
  • PHYS 125 Physics I
  • PHYS 126 Physics II
  • Technical Electives
  • Humanities, Social Science and Arts electives

For more information, please review the School of Engineering Curriculum by Semester Worksheets by degree program.

Glass Engineering Science is available as a double major to students in the following programs: Biomaterials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering. Students earning a double major in Glass Engineering Science will complete all required courses for Glass Engineering Science along with courses required for their primary Engineering major.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DOUBLE MAJORS

  • CEMS 322 Introduction to Glass Science
  • CEMS 325 Glass Laboratory
  • CEMS 328 Industrial Glass and Glass-Ceramics

Plus at least 6 credits from the following list:

  • CEMS 324 Mass Transport in Glasses and Melts
  • CEMS 420 Optical Glasses
  • CEMS 450* Independent Study (in Glass)
  • ENGR 480 Senior Capstone Project (in Glass)
  • COOP 385* Co-op Program (in Glass)

The BS program in Glass Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramics and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

If you have varied interests in engineering but are unsure which you excel at or enjoy working with the most, consider exploring our Undecided Engineering pathway. The Inamori School of Engineering provides this option to students who are undecided as first-year students and allows them to discover the field of engineering that's the best fit for them.

Undergraduate Full-Time Enrollment (from Fall Census)
Major 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

Major

Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.

2022

24

2021

25

2020

32

2019

30

2018

31

2017

33

2016

34

Major

Ceramic Engineering

2022

35

2021

39

2020

44

2019

61

2018

68

2017

68

2016

63

Major

Electrical Engineering

2022

N/A

2021

N/A

2020

N/A

2019

N/A

2018

N/A

2017

N/A

2016

N/A

Major

Glass Engineering Science

2022

11

2021

11

2020

19

2019

23

2018

24

2017

15

2016

15

Major

Materials Sci and Engineering

2022

19

2021

31

2020

38

2019

36

2018

48

2017

48

2016

48

Major

Mechanical Engineering

2022

119

2021

145

2020

167

2019

194

2018

168

2017

182

2016

185

Major

Renewable Energy Engineering

2022

19

2021

27

2020

40

2019

44

2018

29

2017

30

2016

44

Major

Undecided Engineering

2022

18

2021

17

2020

34

2019

22

2018

26

2017

26

2016

37

Major

Non-Degree

2022

0

2021

 

2020

0

2019

0

2018

2

2017

4

2016

4

Major

Unduplicated Headcount

2022

245

2021

295

2020

374

2019

410

2018

394

2017

402

2016

426
B.S. Graduates (August Through May)
Major 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017

Major

Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.

2022-2023

3

2021-2022

4

2020-2021

12

2019-2020

7

2018-2019

4

2017-2018

8

2016-2017

7

Major

Ceramic Engineering

2022-2023

8

2021-2022

15

2020-2021

8

2019-2020

21

2018-2019

16

2017-2018

12

2016-2017

19

Major

Electrical Engineering

2022-2023

0

2021-2022

0

2020-2021

0

2019-2020

0

2018-2019

0

2017-2018

0

2016-2017

0

Major

Glass Engineering Science

2022-2023

2

2021-2022

2

2020-2021

7

2019-2020

3

2018-2019

3

2017-2018

0

2016-2017

4

Major

Materials Sci and Engineering

2022-2023

7

2021-2022

15

2020-2021

8

2019-2020

9

2018-2019

16

2017-2018

7

2016-2017

10

Major

Mechanical Engineering

2022-2023

28

2021-2022

58

2020-2021

35

2019-2020

53

2018-2019

36

2017-2018

51

2016-2017

37

Major

Renewable Energy Engineering

2022-2023

13

2021-2022

11

2020-2021

14

2019-2020

6

2018-2019

10

2017-2018

10

2016-2017

12

Major

Total Degrees

2022-2023

61

2021-2022

105

2020-2021

84

2019-2020

99

2018-2019

85

2017-2018

88

2016-2017

89

What Will You Do?

Within the past few years, graduates have obtained jobs as:

  • Process Optimizer (Development Program) - Ardagh Group
  • Development Engineer - Greatbatch Medical
  • Microscopy & Microanalysis Lab Assistant - KEMET
  • Furnace Development Engineer - Owens Corning
  • Research Scientist - Corning, Incorporated
  • Project Engineer - Owens-Illinois
  • Engineer - Northeast Electronics Corp.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives (or PEOs) are broad statements that describe what we expect graduates of AU's glass engineering science program to attain 3-5 years after graduation. PEOs are reviewed and revised regularly to ensure that the program educational objectives are relevant to the needs of today's employers.

  1. Within a few years after graduation, Graduates of the Glass Engineering Science Program will be materials engineers with an in-depth knowledge of the science, engineering and manufacturing of Glass. Having acquired the technical and personal skills the graduates will have then embarked on a fulfilling career path.
  2. Within a few years after graduation, Graduates of the Glass Engineering Science Program will have detailed knowledge of glass and related materials, with hands-on experience for problem-solving enabling their ability to innovate within their chosen field. Future of Learning – synthesis of ideas and information
  3. Within a few years of Graduation, Graduates of the Glass Engineering Science Program will be able to design, produce and characterize glass and related materials and use that information to not only conduct independent research or solve manufacturing problems, but also to extrapolate and predict properties and processes. They will have the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences about all these aspects.
  4. Within a few years of Graduation, Graduates of the Glass Engineering Science Program will operate as ethical and effective professionals and will have the skills necessary to clearly communicate and to function on interdisciplinary teams and be responsible stewards of the environment. (Ethical and professional development)

What will you learn if you major in glass engineering science?

Program outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that we expect graduates of the program to attain at the time of graduation.

Program Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes)

Graduates of the Glass Engineering-Science program at Alfred University will have:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Students enrolling in the Glass Engineering Science major often bolster their education by double majoring or minoring in these other closely related fields:

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