MSE Graduation Celebration
Friday, June 7, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. PDT
Kane Hall 130, University of Washington
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is pleased to announce that our 2024 Graduation Celebration will be held in-person. To our graduates, congratulations from the UW MSE department! The faculty and staff are eager to celebrate with you.
For those who cannot attend in person, a live stream will be available below once the event begins!
The ceremony will last around 90 minutes.
When to arrive: Graduating students will begin checking in at 8:15 a.m., and doors will open for friends and family beginning at 8:30. This year, we will not be doing ticket sales – the space will be large enough to accommodate everyone and will be first-come-first-serve.
Attire: No formal dress code, but business casual is recommended. Students are not required to wear caps and gowns.
About our graduate student speaker
Zainab Patel (Ph.D. '24)
Zainab Patel holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, as well as a BTech from IIT Gandhinagar, India. Her research focuses on understanding unique material behaviors at very small length scales and leveraging these insights to develop more resilient materials from the bottom up. Zainab’s research and outreach work have been recognized with the Materials Research Society Graduate Student Gold Award, the Intel Corporation ATTD Division Recognition Award, and an Award for Outstanding Social Service.
About our undergraduate student speaker
Alex Vass (B.S. '24)
Alex Vass is from Superior, Colorado, and is graduating with degrees in Materials Science and Engineering as well as Applied Mathematics. During his time at the University of Washington, he served as co-president of the newly reformed RSO Material Advantage, was a member of the Husky Marching Band playing trumpet, and also served as a Resident Advisor in Maple Hall. He aims to use his materials science education to progress material development and improve sustainability efforts in the outdoor industry.
Preparing for the event
RSVP and Accommodations
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
The RSVP form will ask you to identify any accommodations that you OR ONE OF YOUR GUESTS might need (i.e. ramp to stage, closed captioning, interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, etc.) Please make sure to connect with your guests PRIOR to filling out the RSVP form to ensure we have adequate time to support all accommodation needs.
FERPA
If you have a FERPA block on your account, meaning you have told the University that your name may not be shared in public spaces, such as websites and events like Graduation, and you would like your name included in the Graduation Program, please fill out the MSE Graduation FERPA Release Form to let us know. If you are unsure whether or not you have a FERPA block on your account, please email askmse@uw.edu.
Honors
Special honor cords, if awarded, may be worn by undergraduate students who have earned baccalaureate honors (Cum laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude). Baccalaureate honors are determined by the Registrar based on GPA. For details, contact the Office of the Registrar at ugradoff@uw.edu or 206-543-1803.
Ceremonial cords are also available to students completing a curriculum within the University Honors Program: Interdisciplinary Honors, Departmental Honors, or College Honors (Departmental Honors plus Interdisciplinary Honors). For details, contact the Honors Program at uwhonors@uw.edu or 206-543-7444. Students will have the option to purchase honors cords when ordering their graduation regalia.
UW Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Huskies from around the world will once again take the field at Husky Stadium to celebrate their accomplishments! More details can be found on the UW Commencement website.