Introduction to Steel Processing


Course Objective:

Three-day hands-on course covering the fundamentals of steel processing and its interaction with end-product structure, properties, and performance. Topics to be covered include:

  • Chemistry-Process-Structure-Property-Performance (CPSPP) paradigm for material development
  • Alloying elements and their effects
  • Fundamentals of various steel processing methods
  • Overview of steel phases, transformations, and microstructures, and their connection with properties and performance
  • Live demonstrations of steel processing including vacuum induction melting, ingot casting, hot rolling, forging/pressing, etc.

Instructor(s): Hongjoo Rhee and Shiraz Mujahid

Date(s): May 19-21, 2026
June 16-18, 2026

Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: CAVS-Research - 200 Research Blvd, Starkville, MS and Edwards Building - Steel Research 72 Herbert Street, Mississippi State, MS

Cost:$750.00 1

Please contact Coretta Price at cprice@cavse.msstate.edu or 601-407-2770 if you have any questions.

1Pricing is contingent upon participant eligibility for state funding. Eligibility will be assessed during registration. For more information about eligibility click here.

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MSU CAVS Extension
153 Mississippi Parkway
Canton, MS 39046
P: (601) 407-2700

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