MRS University Chapter Special Project Awards
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he Materials Research Society (MRS) University Chapters Program is a network of students from universities around the world that fosters an environment of collaboration and open exchange of ideas across all scientific disciplines. Each year, MRS offers current University Chapters an opportunity to organize community events that broaden awareness of materials science education by way of the University Chapter Special Projects Program. Grant funding is dedicated to supporting projects proposed by Chapters, and projects are evaluated against the following criteria: New initiatives rather than a continuation or expansion of a present activity. Project addresses a well-defined need. Deliverables are clearly stated with desired outcome. Timeline and plan for successful completion are clear and realistic. Funding request and proposed budget are reasonable. Deliverables are potentially useful to other University Chapters or to MRS in general.
The Chapter must be active and in good standing. Funding ranges from USD$250– $1,000 per project. The following are Chapters that have received University Chapters Special Projects Grants in 2020.
California State University, Chico Materials Research Symposium With the support of MRS University Chapters Special Projects Grants, the California State University (CSU), Chico, MRS Chapter is arranging their first annual symposium. The purpose of this event is to invite and inform undergraduate students about the myriad opportunities within materials science. The symposium will include talks, as well as student research presentations and elevator pitches (judged by faculty), which will support students in networking with faculty and sponsors, provide opportunities for prizes, and better prepare them for careers in academia and industry. Additionally, students will be able to compete in a “Science as Art” competition, which is designed to introduce students to the craft and visualization of the
With a goal of providing opportunities for students to represent their new research and learn new academic poster design and presentation skills, the University of Houston hosted the MRS Special Project Grant funded “3rd University of Houston Student Symposium.” Fortyfour posters were presented during the symposium, and prizes were awarded for the top graduate and undergraduate student posters.
microscopic canvas. CSU Chico hopes to expand this to an annual event, which will reach not only their campus, but also local high-school and middle-school students in order to expose them to research and the area of materials science.
Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY) Bridging Science and Engineering: Smart Energy Workshop Series During the next year, the MRS Binghamton Chapter will host a series of Smart Energy Workshops, which will serve as a platform for scientists to learn about how the materials they study are turned into the final devices, and for engineers to learn more about the mat
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