University of Tennessee
Materials Science & Engineering Department



Materials Science & Engineering Industry Night Panel
Knoxville, TN, October 28, 2025




In collaboration with the local student chapter of Material Advantage, the MSE department hosted "Industry Night" with a panel of four UTK MSE alumni who are working in industry across the country.


The event provided (i) social support, (ii) career advising support and (iii) nutritional support.


MSE Junior & MA officer, Jocelyn Hess, and Dr. Matthew Cothrine were the event hosts.


Our panelists took turns answering questions about how they were successful in finding and securing industrial internships and jobs.


They also shared their unique experiences about navigating life in industry.


Thanks to all who attended. As always, we deeply appreciate the generosity of our alumni, sharing their time and experiences with their alma mater.

More photos on the Keffer research group site.