A few of the well-known companies within which materials scientists and engineers work as a vital part of the manufacturing of products:
Electronic Materials: Intel, IBM, GE, Motorola, Texas Instruments, Xerox, National Semiconductor, Western Electric
Metals: Alcoa, U.S. Steel, International Nickel, General Motors, Ford, Boeing, General Dynamics, Western Electric
Polymers: Exxon, Phillips, Dupont, Dow
Ceramics and Glasses: Corning Glass, Libbey-Owens, General Refractories, Norton, major steel companies, electronic components industrial companies
The Columbia University Center for Career Education (CCE) invites students to log in to the student portal to find external career opportunities, job opportunities and on-campus events, and to obtain help with preparing a resume.
The Alumni Association will assist alumni with their own career development and employment options as well as help alumni assist others in their career development. The Department will help alumni navigate lifelong career learning taking into account career transitions, work-life balance values, and other topics common to the alumni career seeker.
Post a profile on Columbia's University-wide online career network Columbia Career Connections. Alumni can search for and connect with Columbians in your field or geographic area, offer advice and receive it. If you choose, you can also mentor current students to get a warm, altruistic glow. All initial contacts are made through our blind email system, so networking is safe and simple.