Developing the Next Generation of Materials Researchers
Leveraging partnerships to engage a diverse student population from minority serving institutions in transformative materials science research and education
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Current Students
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Alumni
What is PREM?
Building Diversity in Materials Research
Engaging Talent
We focus on identifying, recruiting and supporting a diverse cohort of talented individuals in materials science through targeted outreach, mentorship, professional development and research engagement.
Fostering Growth
Our outreach and partnership initiatives ensure a collaborative environment that empowers long-term growth and a broad spectrum of perspectives that strengthen our field.
Impacting our World Through Materials Science
Our members conduct interdisciplinary research and develop new knowledge and technologies that impact the fields of biomedicine, energy, nanotechnology, electronics, and sustainability.
2025 Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) Summit
Whether you’re new or a returning attendee, ARIS and co-hosts University of the Virgin Islands and Ciencia Puerto Rico invite you to join us for three days of sessions and networking events highlighting research and broader impacts of the Caribbean region.