How does materials science and engineering impact Apple product design and performance? Alloys play a critical role in Apple product enclosures. Designed by a team of materials scientists using advanced computational design and characterization tools, Apple alloys and coatings meet the varied cosmetic, performance, manufacturing, and environmental requirements. This lecture will share insights on alloy design and implementation at Apple and successful efforts to reduce the environmental impact of these alloys.

The Wulff Lecture is an introductory, general audience, entertaining lecture that aims to educate, inspire, and encourage MIT undergraduates to take up study of materials science and engineering and related fields. The entire MIT community, particularly first-year students, is invited to attend. The Wulff Lecture honors the late Professor John Wulff, a skilled, provocative, and entertaining teacher who conceived of a new approach to teaching general chemistry and inaugurated the popular first-year subject, 3.091 Introduction to Solid State Chemistry.