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.

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.

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.

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.

The Brandeis SciComm Lab addresses scientists' communication challenges through coaching and workshops, enhancing essential skills and promoting diversity in science communication across institutions.

CCMR REU students work directly with faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering disciplines. Students will also participate in an organized program of lectures, laboratory visits, and a variety of recreational activities. Applicants select their top five projects from a list of projects available in 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.