Workforce Development Survey Results: Industry, Government Laboratories, Academia, and Recent Graduates

Abstract

The TMS Education Committee designated a subcommittee on Workforce Development to survey professionals in industry, government laboratories, academia, and recent graduates to gain insights into the alignment of materials science curricula with workforce needs. The survey project began with a charter to explore any disconnects that might exist between university materials curriculum and workforce knowledge, skills, and ability needs for materials science and engineering-related careers, and also highlight critical areas of excellence that should be preserved. Here, Murph et al discuss the results of the survey.