Penn Summer Science Initiative 2025
The Penn Summer Science Initiative (PSSI), sponsored by MRSEC, offers a four-week materials science course for high school students, focusing on various characterization techniques and practical assignments.
CDCM Summer CREATE Internships
The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials (CDCM) offers summer CREATE internships for Austin Community College students, providing research experience in materials science, mentorship, and professional development.
CDCM RET Program
The CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center hosts a RET program, providing teachers with research experience and curriculum development in materials science to enhance K-5 STEM education.
Math Science Partnership program
The Ohio Dept. Ed. funded Math Science Partnership program enhances 9th-grade physical science teaching through materials-related activities, impacting over 25 teachers and featuring presentations at SECO.
Princeton Summer School on Condensed Matter Physics (PSSCMP)
The Princeton Summer School on Condensed Matter Physics (PSSCMP) fosters knowledge in quantum materials, featuring lectures and poster sessions for graduate students and postdocs, focusing on advanced detection and emergent phases.
The Materials Universe Podcast
The Materials Universe Podcast, featuring the Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials (CDCM) at UT Austin, explores advancements in materials science through interviews with researchers in various fields.
LRSM Video Channel
The LRSM records outreach events, including seminars and lectures, to enhance online accessibility, making educational content available through their Video Channel for a diverse audience.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development
The MRSEC offers a Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development project, focusing on mentoring REU students and enhancing presentation skills through workshops and educational activities led by experienced educators.
Harvard PREM
The MRSEC at Harvard collaborates with UNM on the NSF PREM, focusing on biomaterials research, educational tool development, and outreach to enhance public engagement and training opportunities.
Masters to PhD Bridge Program
The MS to PhD Bridge program at OSU enhances diversity among qualified applicants seeking physics PhD programs, offering additional coursework, training, and research experience for motivated students.
MRSEC Graduate Fellowships
The MRSEC Graduate Fellowships support collaborative research in materials science by graduate students. Proposals must involve MRSEC labs, with funding encompassing stipends and travel support for conferences.
RET Workshop in Sustainable Materials
UMN’s MRSEC, in collaboration with NCGA, offers a three-day RET workshop for high school chemistry teachers, focusing on sustainability and green chemistry through inquiry-based learning.
Postdoctoral fellowship support
The Kadanoff-Rice Fellowship offers postdoctoral opportunities in experimental, theoretical, or computational materials science at MRSEC, promoting interdisciplinary research and collaboration with faculty at the University of Chicago.
UTRGV & UMN PREM
The UTRGV-UMN PREM program fosters educational and research collaboration to enhance participation from underrepresented groups in materials science, supported by NSF Award DMR-2122178.
UT Austin Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program
The UT Austin Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program leverages NSF I-Corps elements to teach technology transfer, business models, and commercialization strategies to students and faculty through workshops and local resources.
eSMART
The eSMART program at MRSEC engages high school students in physics through immersive experiences, including research discussions, facility tours, hands-on experiments, and visits to museums and laboratories.
STEM Academy
The STEM Academy, in partnership with the Bronx Center for Science and Math, offers intensive physics and chemistry tutoring, faculty lectures, lab visits, and student panels during NYC public school breaks.
I-MRSEC Creative Materials Program
The I-MRSEC's annual outreach program at Franklin STEAM Academy includes engaging materials science lessons and creative expression through arts for middle school students, culminating in a field trip to the Materials Research Lab.
UTK-MRSEC (CAMM) REU
UTK-MRSEC's REU program offers a 10-week summer research experience, integrating professional development, facility visits, and virtual seminars, in collaboration with UT-ORII’s SMaRT program.
Engineering the Next Generation (ENG)
The ENG program at Columbia Engineering offers rising seniors the opportunity to engage in engineering research, workshops, and mentorship, while receiving a stipend for their participation.
OSU CEM PREM with CSULB
The OSU CEM PREM program, in collaboration with CSULB, focuses on enhancing materials research and education partnerships to support student development and faculty productivity in diverse research areas.
CDCM FUSE Program
The CDCM FUSE Program engages first-year undergraduates in materials science research, providing mentoring, skills development, and community support through hands-on projects and specialized coursework.
University of Washington MEM-C Industry Partnerships
MEM·C fosters industry and national lab partnerships to enhance idea exchange, accelerate material translation, promote collaborations, and prepare trainees for contemporary industry needs.
UChicago Programs for teachers
The Polk Brothers Mathematics Program and MRSEC offer professional development for teachers, focusing on applied mathematics in materials science and innovative STEM teaching strategies for K–12 education.
Materials Science Educational Kits
The UC San Diego MRSEC's RIMSE program provides educational kits, such as silicone microlenses and quantum dots, facilitating hands-on learning in materials science for outreach activities.
Fleet Science Center Materials Matters
The Fleet Science Center partners with UC San Diego MRSEC to enhance community engagement through diverse workshops and events, showcasing materials research and fostering public discourse in science.
Energy and U
Energy and U, a semi-annual outreach program at the University of Minnesota, engages over 10,000 elementary students in science and engineering to inspire future academic pursuits.
HighRise
HighRise is another summer program in partnership with local high schools, offering students interested in STEM careers a hands-on laboratory experience in Materials Science & Engineering.
CMI Research Experiences for Youth (REY)
The CMI MRSEC offers a program for 11th-grade Michigan residents, promoting science and engineering participation through materials science research, professional development, and collaboration with diverse UM summer programs.
Harvard University RET
The MRSEC at Harvard University offers a Research Experiences for Teachers program, enabling educators to collaborate with scientists, enhance pre-college education, and develop instructional materials in research areas.
Breakfast of Science Champions
The Center for Emergent Materials and CCAPP host a hands-on outreach program for local schools, featuring activities in superconductivity, nanomagnetism, and astronomy, culminating in a planetarium visit.
Magnetic Fields Web Series
The Illinois MRSEC presents "Magnetic Fields," a web series featuring a student and friends exploring science and new materials during a class project visit.
I-MRSEC REU Program
The Illinois MRSEC's NSF-sponsored REU program provides undergraduates ten weeks of interdisciplinary research with faculty, emphasizing professional development and communication skills to enhance accessibility in science.
Science Clubs
Through our after-school science clubs, MRSEC volunteers work closely with a group of students to introduce them to scientific concepts and develop their interests and curiosity in STEM fields.
CMI Short Course for Teachers
The Center for Materials Innovation (CMI) provides a training workshop for Michigan high school teachers, focusing on integrating advanced solar cell research and electrochemistry into STEM curricula.
“Un día en el lab” (español)
The "Un día en el lab" project by I-MRSEC features graduate student Marilyn Porras Gomez, offering a video overview of a typical lab experience for K-5 and middle school students.
UMN Faculty-Student Research Teams
Faculty-Student Team Research Fellowships enhance undergraduate research through collaborative experiences, benefiting undergraduates and junior faculty from diverse institutions in materials research.
"Build a Buckyball" Workshop
The MRL at UCSB offers a "Build a Buckyball" workshop, engaging K-12 students in hands-on molecular modeling of Buckminsterfullerene to enhance understanding of materials science and molecular structure.
Middle School Outreach
Create Your Own Speaker Kit
The Illinois MRSEC developed a speaker kit for middle school students, enhancing their understanding of magnetism and sound physics through 3D printed parts and comprehensive instructional resources.
Military Members in STEM
MEM-C promotes military members’ participation in its REU and AYRA REU programs, providing lab placements and tailored professional development workshops to support career transitions into the technical sector.
March Materials Madness
The Materials Madness program at PAQM provides hands-on science activities for 5th-7th graders, featuring demonstrations on combustion, polymer formation, and material properties, engaging students and parents in research.
I-MRSEC Science at Home
The I-MRSEC Science at Home project features videos of science activities utilizing household items, designed for middle schoolers, developed by research experiences for undergraduates participants.
TSUFI PREM
The TSUFI PREM initiative enhances URM access to materials research and education, focusing on wearable electronics and biosensors, through partnerships among TSU, Fisk, and I-MRSEC.
PhD for a Day
The PhD for a Day program at Columbia provides middle school students hands-on lab experiences and mentorship from graduate students, enhancing understanding of energy concepts and research protocols.
I-MRSEC Faculty Research Seminars for Undergraduates
I-MRSEC conducted webinars for undergraduates, showcasing materials science research and diverse career paths of faculty, promoting engagement and understanding of the field.
Momentary Magnetism
Momentary Magnetism, choreographed by I-MRSEC researcher Carmen Paquette, blends science and dance, showcasing her unique journey alongside her research mentor, Prof. Daniel Shoemaker.
STEMteachersNYC
STEMteachersNYC provides professional learning opportunities through workshops and events, enhancing excellence in STEM education for educators globally and locally.
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
The California Alliance for Minority Participation provides resources and opportunities to under-represented students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Science Music Video
The I-MRSEC produced a science music video, "Graphene has my heart," showcasing education on graphene, developed by graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.
LaGuardia Community College Research Program
LaGuardia Community College's research program allows students to engage in laboratory training, perform major experiments, and utilize advanced equipment at Columbia and ASRC.
I-MRESEC Science Slam
The I-MRSEC project features graduate students presenting research through “science slams,” including topics on memory preservation and the properties of graphene as a flexible electronic material.
Training Workshops
MRSEC conducts workshops for professional development in research mentoring, focusing on best practices and effective communication of science to diverse audiences, led by professional facilitators.
MEM-C Research Experience for Teachers
MEM-C's Research Experience for Teachers enables educators to engage in research and develop STEM curricula in collaboration with UW faculty, enhancing their pedagogical approaches for classroom implementation.
Future Materials (K-12)
CCAM's Future Materials and STEM Corps initiatives promote K-12 STEM engagement through educational modules and training, fostering interest in scientific careers among younger students.
UT Austin REU
The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials (CDCM) at UT Austin offers a REU program for undergraduates, featuring interdisciplinary research, mentorship, workshops, and recreational activities.
Research Immersion in Materials Science and Engineering (RIMSE)
RIMSE, under UC San Diego's MRSEC, offers immersive summer schools for diverse participants, focusing on materials science research, advanced training, and practical experience in laboratory settings.
Science Honors Program (SHP)
The Science Honors Program (SHP) offers advanced courses in various scientific disciplines for high school students, focusing on topics like organic chemistry, neurobiology, and astrophysics during fall and spring semesters.
K-12 Material Science Lesson Plans
The K-12 Material Science Lesson Plans project provides various downloadable classroom demonstrations and laboratory activities focusing on properties, structures, and applications of materials, hosted by the University of Washington's MEM-C.
Princeton University Materials Academy (PUMA)
PUMA, from PCCM, offers high school students an inquiry-based materials science program at Princeton, featuring hands-on labs, project-based learning, and faculty interaction, with annually varied curricula.
CDCM Arts+Sciences
The CDCM's Arts+Sciences project integrates artists into research, fostering public engagement and innovative thinking in materials science through artistic installations and collaborations with resident artists.
University of Delaware MRSEC Industrial Consortium
The CRiSP at UD MRSEC fosters collaborative research in polymers and soft materials, aiming for global leadership in next-generation materials, supported by renowned faculty and industry partnerships.
CIMA PREM Partnership
The Texas State Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA) received an NSF PREM grant to enhance diversity in materials research, focusing on advanced materials for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications.
Summer Materials Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SMURF)
The SMURF program, sponsored by Brandeis MRSEC, offers competitive undergraduate research fellowships, providing $6,000 stipends and requiring mentorship, full-time research, and presentation commitments.
PCCM K-12 Campus Visits
PCCM hosts K-12 outreach visits, engaging high school and middle school students with hands-on experiences in quantum research and engineering, showcasing facilities and demonstrations led by Princeton faculty and graduate students.
K-12 Initiatives at Brandeis
Brandeis University has launched K-12 initiatives to enhance materials research awareness, including monthly "Science Pizza Talks" where scientists share experiences with Waltham High School students.
Hampton-Brandeis PREM
The Hampton-Brandeis PREM project, funded by NSF, promotes diversity in materials science through collaboration and research initiatives between Brandeis University and Hampton University.
Mission
Materials Science Website
The Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science, in collaboration with The Franklin Institute and Masterminds Agency, launched Mission: Materials Science, an interactive website exploring innovative materials behaviors and technologies.
Wisconsin Forward Fellows Program
The Forward Fellows Program at UW-Madison supports graduate students in STEM by providing early research opportunities, community building, and professional development activities before the official start of their programs.
Eureka!
Eureka! is a five-year program for girls in the Twin Cities, emphasizing STEM fields while fostering sisterhood and supporting high school graduation and post-secondary education preparedness.
CCAM Materials Bootcamp
CCAM will invite local two-year and four-year students to participate in the boot camp. Boot camp instructional content is available publicly each year after the REU program is completed.
UMN MRSEC REU
The University of Minnesota MRSEC will provide up to 25 full-time summer research positions to undergraduate students through the REU program.
¡MIRA! PREM Partnership
The ¡MIRA! center and CDCM received a NSF PREM grant to enhance diversity in materials research through cross-institutional teams focusing on new materials and electro-responsive interfaces.
Penn State Summer REU Program
The NSF-sponsored REU program at Penn State gives undergraduate students from across the nation the opportunity to participate in frontier materials research at a major research facility.
Wisconsin MRSEC REU Program
The Wisconsin MRSEC REU program offers advanced research opportunities and immersive experiences in materials science and engineering for undergraduate students each summer.
Día de la Ciencia - Science Day
PCCM invites the public to explore materials science through interactive activities with Princeton University researchers at Día de la Ciencia, a bilingual family program focused on nanoscience.
Materials-SPIRE
M-SPIRE at UCI MRSEC is a two-week summer program providing high school and community college students hands-on experience in materials research, mentoring, and skills for pursuing related disciplines.
Wisconsin Materials Science Education Website
The NSF-funded Wisconsin MRSEC Education and Outreach Group offers educational activities about advanced materials and nanotechnology to enhance K-12 and public understanding of science and engineering concepts.
Columbia University RET
Columbia University's RET offers emerging technology training, featuring a summer program and ongoing support, in collaboration with MRSEC and the Summer Research Program for Science Teachers.
UChicago MRSEC Industry Collaboration
UChicago MRSEC aims to foster collaborative research, disseminate results, enhance student training in entrepreneurship, and expand awareness of opportunities, providing resources for private-sector scientists.
CHARM REU
The CHARM REU at UD offers a 10-week interdisciplinary summer program in materials science, providing students with research experiences, skills development, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities in advanced technologies.
Tokyo Tech Summer Program
UCSB science and engineering undergraduates can participate in a 10-week summer internship program at Tokyo Institute of Technology, funded by the UCSB CISEI internship program.
Northwestern University RET Program
The Center's RET program at NU offers teachers hands-on research experiences, networking, and curriculum development, culminating in a technical report and presentation. Participants receive stipends and professional development credits.
UPENN Research Experience for Teachers
The LRSM offers a research program for teachers, enabling collaboration with graduate students at UPENN MRSEC to enhance materials science education through hands-on activities and seminars.
UCSB's RET Program
The MRL at UCSB's RET Program enables local teachers to engage in laboratory research, culminating in the development of inquiry-based curriculum projects, with a focus on hands-on scientific data.
CIC Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
The Penn State SROP, part of the BTAA, aims to enhance graduate study interest through intensive research experiences, mentorship, and professional development activities.
Brandeis REU
The Brandeis MRSEC REU program offers competitive summer research opportunities with stipends, housing, and professional development for undergraduates, culminating in a poster presentation at SciFest.
PREM Internships
The PREM Program, sponsored by MRL and JSU, offers summer research internships for JSU students, providing valuable experience in science and engineering fields through collaborative projects.
Foundations for Outreach & Recruitment of Great Engineers & Scientists (FORGES)
The FORGES program at UD offers high school students a hands-on summer experience in STEM, collaborating with industry and various academic departments to explore diverse scientific fields.
Wisconsin MRSEC RET
The RET program at MRSEC offers teachers hands-on research experience, mentoring, and activity development, enhancing classroom engagement with science while providing a stipend and supplies budget for implementation.
Wisconsin - Puerto Rico PREM
The Wisconsin-Puerto Rico PREM enhances educational and research opportunities in Materials Science for Hispanic students through interdisciplinary collaboration among UPRM and UW-Madison faculty and researchers.
NanoCamp! @ UW Seattle
The NanoCamp! program at UW MEM-C teaches nanotechnology concepts and techniques to sixth to eighth graders through hands-on experiments and discussions with professionals in the field.
"Its a Material World" Workshops
The MRL outreach program features hands-on K-12 activities exploring materials science, including magic sand, heat-sensitive materials, memory wire, sodium polyacrylate, and ferrofluids presented by graduate students.
UMN MRSEC IPRIME
The UMN MRSEC facilitates industrial collaboration through IPRIME, promoting knowledge transfer in a nonproprietary environment, enhancing engagement between academic researchers and industry professionals.
K-12 Collaborations and Activities
Harvard’s MRSEC collaborates with Cambridge Public Schools and Project TEACH to enhance K-12 STEM education through interactive programs, research internships, and teacher support initiatives to foster early career awareness.
Princeton Materials Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The PCCM at Princeton offers prestigious postdoctoral fellowships for early-career scientists in materials science, focusing on innovative research in areas like topological quantum matter and macromolecular structures.
Future Leaders in Advanced Materials
The Future Leaders in Advanced Materials (FLAM) Program is an NSF REU at UCSB's Materials Research Laboratory, providing internships for science and engineering students to gain research experience.
Professional Development for Science Teachers
PCCM's outreach program offers professional development for teachers in materials science, enhancing their curricula and inspiring students through Research Experience for Teachers and specialized workshops with faculty.
Physics Force
The Physics Force, an outreach program by the University of Minnesota, engages K-12 students through captivating performances, fostering interest in science with support from MRSEC and the College of Science and Engineering.
Penn State MRSEC Industrial Affiliates Program
The center enhances industry outreach via research collaborations between its members and corporate scientists/engineers, notably through Penn State MRSEC partnerships.
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) at UMN
The UMN MRSEC RET program engages teachers in research with faculty, enabling the development of standards-based curriculum. Participants receive stipends, credits, and funding for supplies and travel.
MEM-C First-Gen Fast Track Summer REU
The UW MEM-C Summer REU program fosters research in advanced materials for energy and sensing technologies, empowering first-generation college students through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development.
Holiday Lecture
The Holiday Lecture series, by NSF MRSEC (Harvard) and NSF PCCM (Princeton), engages children with science through experiments and audience interaction, promoting community scientific awareness.
UChicago Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The REU program at UChicago's MRSEC offers undergraduates research experience, seminars, training, and networking opportunities in materials science, with potential for publication co-authorship and graduate studies.
Informal Science Outreach
MRSEC engages the public through informal science outreach programs like museum exhibits, Physics with a Bang!, and the South Side Science Festival, promoting scientific concepts and appreciation.
RIMSE Spring Break Experience
The UC San Diego MRSEC offers the RIMSE Spring Break Experience in 2025 for students to explore materials science research, featuring hands-on activities and computational tools for nanomaterials design.
Princeton REU
The PCCM REU program offers undergraduates immersive research opportunities in materials science, integrating projects with faculty mentorship across multiple engineering and science disciplines, alongside educational seminars and lab visits.
Columbia University REU
The joint MRSEC at Columbia University and CCNY supports Summer Research Fellows, focusing on advanced materials, interdisciplinary collaboration, and includes workshops, industry visits, and presentations for participants.
Penn State NCCU PREM Research Experience
The NCCU PREM program at Penn State offers collaborative research experiences, tutoring, and mentoring between NCCU students and Penn State's MRSEC graduate students.
UCSB MRL Industrial Outreach
The MRL promotes industry collaboration through innovative research, outreach programs, and partnerships, significantly enhancing its research mission and development of materials science with economic impact.
Harvard University - REU
The Harvard REU program offers undergraduates interdisciplinary research projects, seminars, workshops on technical skills, networking, and presentations, aimed at encouraging graduate studies in STEM fields.
Harvard MRSEC Industrial Outreach
The Harvard MRSEC fosters extensive industrial partnerships, enhancing problem-solving and providing researchers with critical experience in the economy and research enterprise, involving local to international entities.
Science Café Program
The LRSM, via Penn MRSEC, hosts free Science Cafés promoting materials science discussions related to NOVA's series "Making Stuff with David Pogue," at Stoney's Pub and The Black Sheep Pub.
UC San Diego MRSEC Industrial Partners
UC San Diego MRSEC partners with diverse entities to enhance research quality, identify emerging challenges, improve trainee education, and ensure impactful dissemination of fundamental materials discoveries globally.
University of Chicago REU Program
The UChicago REU Program offers competitive research opportunities for undergraduates with MRSEC faculty, enhancing their experience while advancing the center's primary research mission.
Teacher Professional Development Workshop
The ASM program at OSU offers a week-long materials science camp for 40 teachers annually, aimed at enhancing high school materials science course instruction.
Northwestern University REU Program
The NU-Materials Research Science and Engineering Center offers an interdisciplinary REU program focused on nanoscale materials, facilitating research projects and professional development for undergraduate students in science and engineering fields.
LRSM Education & Outreach
The LRSM, affiliated with MRSEC, conducts extensive educational outreach programs for K-12, undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and the public, enhancing community engagement in materials research.
UCSD Advanced Materials REU
UCSD’s MRSEC REU program offers summer research opportunities in materials science, emphasizing predictive assemblies and engineered living materials through interdisciplinary projects across five UCSD departments.
LRSM Industrial Outreach
The LRSM fosters collaborations with industry, national labs, and academia, facilitating research partnerships, sample exchanges, joint publications, and the development of sponsored agreements, patents, and startups.
PCCM Industrial Collaborations
PCCM's industrial outreach focuses on collaborations in magnetic, semiconductor, and quantum materials, leveraging PRISM's resources to enhance partnerships and develop innovative technologies across various membership tiers.
Scientific Thinkers
The Scientific Thinkers program at OSU fosters STEM engagement in Columbus elementary schools by having students interact with OSU volunteers to promote confidence and inquiry-based learning.
The Advanced Materials Industrial Consortium
The Wisconsin MRSEC operates the AMIC to foster collaboration between advanced materials researchers and industry, alongside the RM2N, linking UW System resources to enhance regional manufacturing.
CCAM Materials Innovation Slam
The MRSEC's Materials Innovation Slam at UCI features Junior Research Fellows presenting pitches to enhance communication skills, with winners recognized at the Annual Symposium and videos shared online.
NanoRING Program — Undergraduate Research in Germany
The NanoRING program at TUM offers a 10-week research experience in Munich, in materials nanotechnology, mentorship, cultural immersion, and networking opportunities, fostering future leaders in the scientific community.
CCAM Junior Research Fellows (JRF) Program
CCAM's JRF Program at UCI aims to enhance diversity in academia by developing a supportive cohort of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, promoting retention and success.
Northwestern University K-12 & Informal Science
NU-MRSEC's outreach program aims to enhance K-12 interest in science and engineering by developing innovative infrastructure and initiatives to inform the public and inspire future scientists.
Cooperative International Science and Engineering Internships (CISEI)
The CISEI program, sponsored by the MRL, provides summer research internships at international institutions for UC science and engineering undergraduates, facilitating global scientific collaboration and practical experience.
Ohio State REU
The NSF-funded CEM REU program at Ohio State focuses on designing new materials and developing innovative tools, providing students research experience, professional development, and mentorship from faculty in core departments.
Summer Undergraduate Research Expo (SURE)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Expo (SURE) at UMN showcases undergraduate research achievements, fostering collaboration in science and engineering and bridging connections with local industries and faculty.
American Indian Summer Institute
The American Indian Summer Institute (AISI) enhances college readiness for Indigenous youth at the University of Minnesota, focusing on workshops, cultural knowledge, and academic confidence to improve matriculation rates.
UPenn Research for Undergraduates
The LRSM, an NSF-supported MRSEC, offers Summer Research Fellowships for undergraduates in science/engineering, focusing on individual research projects with faculty, enhancing laboratory and professional skills.
Integrated Project Week with The School at Columbia
The Integrated Project Week (IPW) at The School at Columbia fosters collaboration through student-driven projects, exploring topics like solar cells and molecular circuits, while visiting labs and research facilities.
NU-MRSEC Museum Partnerships
The NU-MRSEC collaborated with the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum to create exhibits showcasing materials science and its societal impacts, featuring diverse interactive displays.
Discover STEM
Discover STEM, hosted by the University of Minnesota (UMN), offers summer programs for high school students, focusing on STEM research topics, networking, and career exploration through interactive sessions.
CDCM K-12 Initiatives (STUFF Program)
The CDCM's K-12 outreach program, STUFF, aims to educate and inspire students and teachers in materials science, fostering interest in STEM careers and innovation through various initiatives and partnerships.
Northwestern Academic-Year Undergraduate Research Internship (URI)
The NU-MRSEC offers an Academic-Year Undergraduate Research Internship for Northwestern students to engage in materials science research, receiving hourly stipends and working 10-20 hours weekly.
CCAM Materials REU
The CCAM Materials REU is an eight-week program for up to 18 students, emphasizing MSE fundamentals, interdisciplinary research, advanced degree preparation, and skill-building seminars under faculty mentorship.
Harvard Holiday Lecture Series
The MRSEC at Harvard promotes scientific literacy and engineering awareness through its Holiday Lecture Series, collaborating with Princeton MRSEC to engage families in materials science topics since 2002.
MEM-C AYRA REU
The UW MEM-C AYRA REU program provides undergraduate students with research experiences, professional development, and lab integration across two or three academic quarters, culminating in a symposium presentation.
Northwestern Materials World Modules (MWM)
Northwestern's MWM project offers interdisciplinary, hands-on science modules for middle and high school students, enhancing materials science education and aligning with national standards, impacting over 100,000 students nationwide.
MORE – Mentorship Opportunities for Research Engagement
MORE (Mentorship Opportunities for Research Engagement) at NU facilitates graduate student mentorship for high schoolers in STEM, promoting high-level research collaborations with local schools.
UW MEM-C PREM Partnerships
MEM-C collaborates with UHM and UCF in PREM programs to advance complex nanomaterials for energy-efficient technologies and sustainable solutions while enhancing education in materials science among underrepresented minorities.
ScienceLine
UCSB ScienceLine is an "Ask a Scientist" program allowing K-12 students to submit questions answered by researchers, with responses archived for educational purposes.
Science Events for Kids and Parents
Each July, Penn State MRSEC coordinates a science outreach event at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, engaging ~1300 visitors through interactive demonstrations and fostering mentorship among volunteers.
University of Wisconsin-Madison K-12
The MRSEC at UW-Madison offers adaptable K-12 activities, a Research Experience for Teachers program, and promotes inclusive teaching practices for diverse learning environments.
PCCM Poster Night
PCCM hosted a Poster Night, showcasing 23 Princeton University graduate students and postdocs presenting materials science research, evaluated by judges on motivation, clarity, style, and excitement.
SITC – Science In The Classroom
SITC, by PLU, enhances Hayt Elementary's science curriculum for grades 3-4, focusing on topics like "Pressure and Gases" through hands-on experiments, fostering future scientists.
CCAM Short Course in Materials Characterization
CCAM will offer concurrent short courses on advanced materials characterization techniques, enhancing researcher skills and promoting global impact through CCAM and industry collaboration.
RSSI – Research Safety Student Initiative
The Research Safety Student Initiative (RSSI) at Northwestern University promotes safety culture in research labs through education and resources, fostering awareness and a positive attitude towards safe practices.
SPIE – Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
The Northwestern University SPIE chapter promotes photonics and optics education, hosting seminars and fostering professional interactions among students and faculty from various scientific disciplines.
SPOT – Science Policy Outreach Task Force
SPOT, a Northwestern University initiative, advocates for evidence-based science policy through voter education, policymaker collaboration, and seminars on the science-policy interface, fostering effective science advocacy in political action.
SWE – Society of Women Engineers at Northwestern University
SWE at NU aims to enhance professional development and mentorship for women in STEM, focusing on graduate and undergraduate students, with support from NU-MRSEC through various outreach initiatives.
PCCM Industrial and Government Labs Seminar Series
PCCM's seminar series connects students and postdocs with industry and government lab leaders, facilitating discussions on the convergence of science, industry, and governmental research initiatives.
CDCM Industry-University Nexus
The CDCM Industry-University Nexus will connect graduate students and postdocs with industry mentors to highlight the significance of fundamental research in fostering economic and societal advancement.
Postdoctoral Networking and Professional Development
Harvard’s MRSEC offers a postdoctoral Fellowship program for women and minorities, focusing on professional development workshops and community-building activities to enhance support for underrepresented researchers in materials science.
UTA-NU MRSEC PREM for Functional Materials
UTA-NU MRSEC's NSF-funded PREM program enhances access to materials science education and careers, focusing on polymeric biomaterials and bioinspired materials for biomedical applications, linking UTA and GSU.
Brandeis Science Communication Lab (SciComm Lab)
The Brandeis SciComm Lab addresses scientists' communication challenges through coaching and workshops, enhancing essential skills and promoting diversity in science communication across institutions.
Harvard Science and Cooking
Harvard's Science and Cooking program, developed by faculty and featuring renowned chefs, combines culinary arts with scientific principles, including public lectures and a widely accessed online course via HarvardX.
Cambridge Public Schools 8th Grade Science & Engineering Showcase
The Cambridge 8th Grade Science & Engineering Showcase, co-developed by CPS and SEAS, allows students to present projects and engage with MRSEC faculty through tours and discussions.
NanoCamp Classroom & STEM Fair Visits
MEM-C students offer classroom visits and STEM fair demonstrations, providing hands-on experiences like solar cell creation and optical interference bookmark workshops to engage and educate participants.
Advanced Materials Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
The UC San Diego MRSEC RET program offers K-12 educators hands-on research experiences, training in materials science, and opportunities for professional development and classroom module translation.
Penn State Opportunities for Teachers
Upper elementary, middle, and high school science-focused educators from across the country are encouraged to explore the professional development programs and NGSS-aligned Mission: Materials Science activities for kids, as well as an array of educational content developed by past teachers.
Northwestern Industry Collaborations
The NU-MRSEC facilitates collaborative materials research, fostering educational and commercial opportunities by coordinating partnerships with industry, led by Director Emily Weiss and faculty engagement.
CCAM Engagement with Industry
The center fosters collaboration between academia and industry in materials research via workshops, IAB, shared facilities, and symposiums, facilitating technology transfer and workforce development for young materials scientists.
NCCU PREM 2.0
NCCU PREM 2.0, funded by NSF, aims to enhance students' success in material science through research and mentoring in hybrid nanoscale systems with PSU MRSEC.
Penn State Research Experience for Teachers
Teachers from around the country are invited to learn about research in a unique way—through through the lens of research operations from the individual researcher perspective to systems that function at the institutional level and beyond.
UW Summer REU Program
The UW MEM·C Summer REU program aims to provide undergraduate students with exposure to career pathways in materials and energy research through hands-on experience.
CMI MRSEC REU
The CMI MRSEC REU promotes student participation in materials science research, collaborating with UM programs, focusing on Semiconductors, 2D Materials, and Sustainable Polymers over a 10-week period.
NPEP – Northwestern Prison Education Program
NPEP, an initiative by Northwestern University, provides comprehensive liberal arts education to incarcerated students in Illinois, partnering with Oakton Community College to enhance academic engagement and social impact.
Research Output
Publications
Ultrafast THz emission spectroscopy of spin currents in the metamagnet FeRh
APL Materials
12
(2024)
Impact of strain on the SOT-driven dynamics of thin film Mn3Sn
Journal of Applied Physics
135
(2024)
Inverse chirality-induced spin selectivity effect in chiral assemblies of π-conjugated polymers
Nature Materials
23
782-789
(2024)
Magnetic-field-free nonreciprocal transport in graphene multiterminal Josephson junctions
Physical Review Applied
21
(2024)
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