The title of Outstanding Materials Engineer is conferred by the faculty of the Purdue University School of Materials Engineering, in recognition of excellence in some aspect of the field of Materials Science and Engineering or an affiliated profession as exemplified by leadership and accomplishments. For a full listing of past and present recipients, please visit the Outstanding Materials Engineers site.

The Distinguished Engineering Alumni/Alumnae Award is presented to men and women who have distinguished themselves, in any field, in ways that reflect favorably on Purdue University, the engineering profession, or society in general. These alumni are engaged in engineering work and their record of accomplishments is indicated by their growth into positions of increasing responsibility.

Purdue MSE alumni prove "You can't make it without materials!"