COE's STEM Lending Library provides K-12 educators with free hands-on kits aligned with Next Generation Science Standards to enhance STEM education in classrooms. Advance requests required.

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.

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.

The Northwestern University SPIE chapter promotes photonics and optics education, hosting seminars and fostering professional interactions among students and faculty from various scientific disciplines.

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.

CCAM will offer concurrent short courses on advanced materials characterization techniques, enhancing researcher skills and promoting global impact through CCAM and industry collaboration.

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.

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.

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.

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.