{"id":896,"date":"2023-11-13T20:06:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T20:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle1stg.wpenginepowered.com\/mse\/?page_id=896"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:28:00","slug":"grad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mse\/academics\/grad\/","title":{"rendered":"Grad Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Materials Science and Engineering Department is committed to providing its grad students with a comprehensive engineering experience that goes beyond classroom education. Our MS and PhD programs offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum with dedicated faculty mentors and peer collaboration opportunities that provide access to a supportive community invested in your success. 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