Welcome
Welcome to the Composite Materials and Engineering Center at Washington State University. I 'm Don Bender, the Director of the CMEC and a professor in the College of Engineering and Architecture.
The Composite Materials and Engineering Center (CMEC) is an interdisciplinary research facility administered through the College of Engineering and Architecture at Washington State University. We develop new building materials from a range of recycled and virgin resources. We also develop innovative structural systems to effectively utilize new materials while maintaining economic viability and public safety.
Our facility is located just off campus at WSU's Research and Technology Park. The lab, at 28,000 sq. ft., is equipped to conduct research in composite materials development through structural testing. Our award winning research has resulted in numerous patents and inventions.
Vision
The CMEC provides a unified program of research, education, and technology transfer in the areas of sustainable composite materials, processing innovations, and enhanced design methodologies for structural performance and public safety.