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Life in Science — Joys, Frustrations and Strategies
Life in Science — Joys, Frustrations and Strategies
Dec 5, 2017

Life in Science — Joys, Frustrations and Strategies

Judy Meiksin

Linda S. Sapochak, Division Director for the Division of Materials Research at the National Science Foundation (NSF), presented a very motivating talk where she focused on the joys, frustrations, and inspirations in her life as a materials researcher.
Select Presentations from 2017 MIP Grantees Meeting
Select Presentations from 2017 MIP Grantees Meeting
Nov 20, 2017

Select Presentations from 2017 MIP Grantees Meeting

Select Presentations from the MIP Grantees meeting that are of interest to the PREM community, are available.
PREM Webinar Scheduled Nov 17 at 2 PM
PREM Webinar Scheduled Nov 17 at 2 PM
Nov 7, 2017

PREM Webinar Scheduled Nov 17 at 2 PM

Join us for the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials Webinar in preparation for the 2018 PREM solicitation.
Hampton University to Host PREM Research Symposium
Hampton University to Host PREM Research Symposium
Oct 5, 2017

Hampton University to Host PREM Research Symposium

On October 6, Hampton University will host a PREM Research Symposium at the University's Student Center Cyber and Student Lounge. This year's event will include a keynote speech by Demetris Geddis, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology.
PREM Program Accepting Proposals
PREM Program Accepting Proposals
Sep 25, 2017

PREM Program Accepting Proposals

The National Science Foundation is now accepting proposals for its revised PREM program. Proposals must be submitted by a minority-serving college or university by January 29, 2018.
Postdoc Positions Available at New Mexico Highlands University PREM
Postdoc Positions Available at New Mexico Highlands University PREM
Sep 21, 2017

Postdoc Positions Available at New Mexico Highlands University PREM

An NSF-supported PREM project at New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM 87701) is currently looking to fill two postdoc positions.
Recognizing Excellence in the Scientific Community
Recognizing Excellence in the Scientific Community
Aug 29, 2017

Recognizing Excellence in the Scientific Community

Last year, the PREM program at the University of Texas, El Paso received a Creativity Award — a unique and competitive research award that focuses on using scientific research as a vehicle to provide multi-level education opportunities to students from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines.
PREM Students Present Research at International Science Fair
PREM Students Present Research at International Science Fair
Aug 29, 2017

PREM Students Present Research at International Science Fair

Earlier this year, three PREM students represented Puerto Rico at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) — the world’s largest international pre-college science competition — in Los Angeles, CA.
One-Step Synthesis of Fluorescent Graphene Quantum Dots  Through Pyrolysis of Amino Acids
One-Step Synthesis of Fluorescent Graphene Quantum Dots Through Pyrolysis of Amino Acids
Aug 21, 2017

One-Step Synthesis of Fluorescent Graphene Quantum Dots Through Pyrolysis of Amino Acids

Jiao Chen, New Mexico Highlands University

Outcome: We have developed a novel method for the synthesis of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) by using two amino acids, which are non-toxic natural materials containing nitrogen groups for easy surface modification. The synthesis process was easy, efficient and no toxic chemicals were involv
A Pressure-Induced Emergence of a Weyl Semimetal Phase in Pb1-xSnxTe
A Pressure-Induced Emergence of a Weyl Semimetal Phase in Pb1-xSnxTe
Aug 21, 2017

A Pressure-Induced Emergence of a Weyl Semimetal Phase in Pb1-xSnxTe

J. Kim & N. Kioussis (California State University Northridge), DMR-1205734(PREM) T. Liang & Nai Phuan Ong (Princeton University)

Outcome: In collaboration with experimental studies at Princeton University we have carried out ab initio calculations to examine the effect of pressure on the topological phase diagram of Pb1-xSnxTe. The calculations reveal that the ferroelectric polarization, which breaks crystal inversi