Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering is the largest in the US, and a leader in materials education and research. Research includes, mining & refining of raw materials, production & application of materials, disposal & recycling.

Stanford University
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering provides information relating to its research programs, discussion forums, job listings, and comprehensive list of materials science and engineering Web links.

The University of Cambridge
The Dept. of Materials Science and Metallurgy is a leading materials science dept. Research is sponsored by over 120 industries & govt's throughout the world. Focus is on creating new materials and improving existing materials.

Colorado School of Mines
One of a very few institutions in the world having broad expertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization. The research department assists individual researchers, external sponsors, industry, government, other academic institutions, non-profit entities.

Utah Minerals Processing and Industries Collaborative
A non-profit organization located at the University of Utah whose purpose is to help increase industrial competitiveness by reducing energy consumption and waste generation in the mining, metal casting, steel, aluminum, chemical and other industries.