How to characterize a new material
Characterization tells you what you made.
6 steps →How-to guides
Materials Scientist How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common materials scientist tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common materials scientist tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks materials scientists perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to build and test a coin cell battery
Coin cells test battery materials.
6 steps →How to work safely in a glove box
Glove boxes protect reactive materials.
6 steps →Before you practice
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Our Materials Scientist training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.