Developing the Next Generation of Materials Researchers
Leveraging partnerships to engage a student population from minority serving institutions in transformative materials science research and education
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What is PREM?
Building Capability in Materials Research
The Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program fosters long-term collaborations between universities and NSF’s Division of Materials Research (DMR)-supported centers. It enhances research opportunities through faculty exchanges, mentoring, new courses, and cyber-science tools. PREM supports students, postdocs, and faculty while advancing materials research and education.
Engaging Talent
We focus on identifying, recruiting and supporting a 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.
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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.See More and Register Here -
DMR Open Hour (Monthly Series)
Join DMR Division Director Germano Iannacchione and DMR program directors for our monthly office hour and Q&A session.Register Here -
CAMPS 2025
Present your research, develop professional skills, and build your network at CAMPS 2025, organized by Texas State University's PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly and the University of Chicago MRSEC. Stay tuned for details.
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