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.

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.

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.

UCSB ScienceLine is an "Ask a Scientist" program allowing K-12 students to submit questions answered by researchers, with responses archived for educational purposes.

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.