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Functionalized Fullerenes for Selective Electron Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
Highlight · Feb 13, 2018
The University of Texas at El Paso

Functionalized Fullerenes for Selective Electron Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells

Luis Echegoyen, University of Texas at El Paso

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), have shown a remarkable increase in photoconversion efficiency (PCE), from 3.8%  in 2009, to 22.1% in 2016. The good electron transporting and solution processable properties of fullerene derivatives make them the most popular electron transporting materials
Update on PREM Proposals
News · Jan 18, 2018

Update on PREM Proposals

PREM proposals MUST follow the NSF 18-1 guidelines that will be available on January 29, 2018.
NSF/DOE Quantum Summer School now accepting applications
News · Jan 8, 2018

NSF/DOE Quantum Summer School now accepting applications

The second edition of NSF/DOE Quantum Summer School is now accepting applications. Deadline is January 31st.
PREM Fellow Wins First Place in Poster Competition
News · Dec 18, 2017
Hampton University

PREM Fellow Wins First Place in Poster Competition

Hampton University’s Christopher Johnson presented his research at the Fall MRS Meeting.
Life in Science — Joys, Frustrations and Strategies
News · 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
News · 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
News · 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
News · Oct 5, 2017
Hampton University

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
News · 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
News · Sep 21, 2017
New Mexico Highlands University

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.