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Become a Bobcat: An Introduction to Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering

Date: 
April 1, 2026

This webinar is designed to help incoming students learn about both Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering. Dr. Edward Kolodka will first describe both Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, discuss possible careers paths and potential employers, and finally share some details regarding average salaries. Spoiler... Chemical Engineers have the highest (sometimes second highest) earning potential from all undergraduate degrees and Materials Scientists and Engineers are right behind them. He will then discuss these programs at UC Merced and why we should be high on your list of schools to attend.

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