MRS University Chapter Special Project Awards
Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY)
The MRS Smart Energy Symposium
Encouraging marginalized groups with diverse backgrounds to participate in the symposium to create an inclusive and equitable platform to receive recognition for scientific discussion of new research within the field of smart energy.
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), University of North Carolina Greensboro & North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University)
Collaborative Educational Program to Communicate Sustainability through Research, Art, Advocacy, Education, and Outreach
Broadening participation by student organizers (from HBCUs and minority-serving institutions) educating future STEM professionals from underrepresented communities about sustainability and renewable energy through natural and synthetic nanoparticle research.
University of Minnesota
“Finding a Job at an Uncertain Time" Career Panel
Engaging a broader materials community through outreach to diversity-focused student organizations and historically underrepresented groups in STEM to ensure access and inclusive practices to create a community of belonging for materials researchers to connect and learn.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Materials Science for Middle Schools
Broadening participation by working with high-poverty schools that serve a diverse student population to enhance future engagement from the underrepresented community in materials science.