Materials engineers are experts on materials and their properties. They are at the forefront of matching materials with a specific purpose. If there isn't a material fit for a purpose, they also help to design new materials with new properties. Not only do materials engineers know about human-made materials, they must know about natural materials as well.
 Like all engineers, materials engineers are creative. Materials engineers not only design new materials, but they find ways to use different materials for the same purpose. Ultimately, they are also able to evaluate their choices and decide which material is the best for a given purpose. First graders explored using cloth, brick, straw, and paper for a variety of purposes...and they were certainly creative in their decision making!
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