Meeting Events Schedule

Sunday, November 25
8:30 am –12:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 200

Instructors: Roger Narayan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Wei Sun, Drexel University and Tsinghua University, Amit Bandyopadhyay, Washington State University

Sunday, November 25
8:30 am –12:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 201

Instructors: Susan Trolier-McKinstry, The Pennsylvania State University, Shyam Dwaraknath, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Sunday, November 25
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

This session is designed to increase confidence in scientists as they communicate their work and become part of a community of researchers who share an interest in science outreach and engagement.

Sunday, November 25
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

This week, the Science in Video (SciVid) Competition is asking MRS Members to select the People's Choice Award from the amazing list of finalists. The videos will be on display throughout the Fall Meeting and on the MRS YouTube Channel (link will be available in November). Stop by the Public Outreach Center and learn how you can vote. All awards will be announced on Wednesday on The Hub Stage, 3:00 pm.

Sunday, November 25
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS plays a major role in bringing the education, research and industrial communities together through exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, information areas and seminars. Stop by to talk with representatives from MRSECs and the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research.

Sunday, November 25
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 205

Instructors: Aaron Gilad Kusne, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Daniel V. Samarov, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Alexander Hexemer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Kristofer Reyes, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Sunday, November 25
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

At the Materials Voice Booth, attendees send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Sunday, November 25
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Hampton

This interactive workshop will provide an essential introduction to the policymaking process through the lens of the U.S. federal government, while providing specific steps researchers can take to engage policy stakeholders and articulate the policy implications of their work.

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 204
 
Instructors: Michael E. Flatté, The University of Iowa, David D. Awschalom, The University of Chicago, Christoph Boehme, The University of Utah, Evelyn Hu, Harvard University

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 209

Instructors: Robert J. Nemanich, Arizona State University, Robert J. Kaplar, Sandia National Laboratories

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 201

Instructors: Sumit Agarwal, Colorado School of Mines, Ronald Sinton, Sinton Instruments

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 202

Instructors: Kang Xu, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Martin Winter, Helmholtz-Institute Münster, University of Münster

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 203

Instructors: Dillon D. Fong, Argonne National Laboratory, Luke Shulenburger, Sandia National Laboratories

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 207

Instructors: Anders Mikkelsen, Lund University, Paul C. McIntyre, Stanford University, Esther Alarcón-Lladó, AMOLF

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 206

Instructors: Mark D. Poliks, Binghamton University, The State University of New York, James J. Watkins, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Michael A. Mastropietro, ACI Materials

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 208

Instructors: Rishi Raj, University of Colorado Boulder, Eugene Olevsky, San Diego State University

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 3, Room 300

Instructors: Samuel Graham, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University

Sunday, November 25
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hynes, Level 2, Room 200

Instructors: Jean-Pierre Birat, ArcelorMittal, Alan Rae, IncubatorWorks

Sunday, November 25
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, The Fens

AAUW Work Smart is designed to help you negotiate for a new job, raise or promotion. In this workshop you will gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-playing; both men and women are encouraged to attend.

Sunday, November 25
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

MRS journal Editors-in-Chief discuss the fundamentals of successful scientific publishing.

Sunday, November 25
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Independence West

MRS staff will conduct a PowerPoint training presentation for Symposium Assistants. Any applicant who has received Symposium Assistant assignments should attend this training to receive instructions regarding their responsibilities.

Sunday, November 25
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Dalton

Alan Rae discusses how to incorporate sustainability principles into your research in a more comprehensive way while considering the real-world application of these principles to product design and manufacture.

Monday, November 26
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

At the Materials Voice Booth, attendees send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Monday, November 26
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

This week, the Science in Video (SciVid) Competition is asking MRS Members to select the People's Choice Award from the amazing list of finalists. The videos will be on display throughout the Fall Meeting and on the MRS YouTube Channel (link will be available in November). Stop by the Public Outreach Center and learn how you can vote. All awards will be announced on Wednesday on The Hub Stage, 3:00 pm.

Monday, November 26
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS plays a major role in bringing the education, research and industrial communities together through exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, information areas and seminars. Stop by to talk with representatives from MRSECs and the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research.

Monday, November 26
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

Meet with your mentor/mentee and participate in some fun ice-breaker activities to get to know your colleagues and share your research interests.

Monday, November 26
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Monday, November 26
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Learn tips for building and leveraging relationships to boost your next job search.

Monday, November 26
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Sergei V. Kalinin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will present The Lab on a Beam—Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy.

Monday, November 26
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Learn what to expect and how to prepare to put your best foot forward on your next job interview.

Monday, November 26
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Monday, November 26
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

This competition is seeking students passionate about AI and materials to help unlock the power of open scientific data.

Monday, November 26
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Beacon A

Attendees will learn about the MRS/OSA and MRS/TMS Congressional Fellowships and hear from current and former Fellows about their experiences as scientists in the Senate and House of Representatives.

Monday, November 26
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Independence East

This brief meeting will discuss the MRS University Chapters Program. Current Chapter officers, faculty advisors and students who wish to form a University Chapter should attend.

Monday, November 26
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Berkeley

Alan Rae discusses how to incorporate sustainability principles into your research in a more comprehensive way while considering the real-world application of these principles to product design and manufacture.

Monday, November 26
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Paula T. Hammond, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present Charge Is on Our Side—Using Electrostatic Interplay with Cells and Tissues to Deliver Drugs.

Monday, November 26
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sheraton, 1st Floor, Apropos

Come and connect with other fellow students during the Student Mixer! Hands-on interactive activities by various MRSECs. Student Members only, please.

Tuesday, November 27
7:45 am – 9:15 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution A

Interactive discussions will include ways to increase diversity in STEM entrepreneurship, how to improve existing entrepreneurship support, the importance in developing an inclusive climate, and reasons why it is important to invest intentionally.

Tuesday, November 27
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

At the Materials Voice Booth, attendees send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Tuesday, November 27
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

This week, the Science in Video (SciVid) Competition is asking MRS Members to select the People's Choice Award from the amazing list of finalists. The videos will be on display throughout the Fall Meeting and on the MRS YouTube Channel (link will be available in November). Stop by the Public Outreach Center and learn how you can vote. All awards will be announced on Wednesday on The Hub Stage, 3:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 27
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS plays a major role in bringing the education, research and industrial communities together through exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, information areas and seminars. Stop by to talk with representatives from MRSECs and the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research.

Tuesday, November 27
8:45 am – 9:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Free of charge to all Meeting attendees, these workshops will focus on innovative products and technology developments for the materials research community.

Tuesday, November 27
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore their own research topics through a social lens.

Tuesday, November 27
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Tuesday, November 27
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution A

Watch as three iMatSci innovators have the chance to pitch their companies to the Chemical Angel Network and other Fortune 100 investment groups, and compete for an opportunity to win a $10,000 seed round investment!

Tuesday, November 27
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Free of charge to all Meeting attendees, these workshops will focus on innovative products and technology developments for the materials research community.

Tuesday, November 27
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Exhibit Hall C

Deadline for entry is October 19, 2018.

Tuesday, November 27
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS journal editors offer one-on-one critiques with authors on writing effective abstracts and crafting winning titles.

Tuesday, November 27
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Exhibit Hall C

Explore materials science applications in soft robotics. Visit the Exhibit and play with prototype actuators, grippers, artificial muscles, soft robotic insects, quadruped robots and more.

Tuesday, November 27
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

Don’t miss the 2018 MRS Fall Meeting Career Fair, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday. As an extension of the MRS online Job Board, the Career Fair will provide an opportunity for Meeting participants and top employers to discuss career opportunities.

Tuesday, November 27
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Kyle Teamey opens the iMatSci schedule of events with an inspiring talk about his trials and successes as an entrepreneur, patent holder, investor and government-based innovation leader.

Tuesday, November 27
12:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Beacon A,B & G

Join us for the Graduate Student Award Finalists' Special Talk Sessions. All Meeting attendees, especially students, are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, November 27
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Want to know what investors look for in a pitch deck or the biggest mistakes startups make when pitching their products? Listen as our panel of angels, venture capital firms and private equity practices discuss the current trends in venture funding.

Tuesday, November 27
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Dae-Hyeong Kim, Seoul National University, will present Nanomaterials-Based Flexible and Stretchable Bioelectronics.

Tuesday, November 27
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

This interactive workshop provides an overview of key trends in materials research and hands-on activities providing critical information, actionable strategies, resources and reflection, all set in a real-world context of MS&E.

Tuesday, November 27
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Considering applying for a Green Card? Join Brian Getson of Getson & Schatz to learn about how to start the process and key elements to include in your CV.

Tuesday, November 27
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

Connect with innovators at their booths as they demonstrate their newest materials-focused technologies, designed to deliver value in real-world applications.

Tuesday, November 27
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Tuesday, November 27
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Get a glimpse into the future as iMatSci innovators present a three-minute pitch of their new and original materials-based products.

Tuesday, November 27
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

Join us for popcorn and soft drinks as we show Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit With Marie Curie. Sponsored by Dow. RSVP here.

Tuesday, November 27
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Learn how Alpha Space partners with CASIS to provide opportunities to utilize the Alpha Space Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE), a commercially available materials research facility that resides externally aboard the ISS.

Tuesday, November 27
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Congratulations to John A. Rogers, Northwestern University, on receiving the 2018 MRS Medal. Rogers will present Materials for Bio-Integrated Microsystems Technologies and we invite you to join us!

Tuesday, November 27
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Republic AB

The Research Funding Opportunities sessions provide interaction between government agency presenters and MRS Membership. Invited talks will be followed by round-table Q&A sessions with the individual program managers.

Tuesday, November 27
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Get a glimpse into the future as iMatSci innovators present a three-minute pitch of their new and original materials-based products.

Tuesday, November 27
5:50 pm – 6:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

M. Stanley Whittingham of Binghamton University, The State University of New York, will discuss Solid State Ionics—The Key to the Discovery and Domination of Lithium Batteries for Portable Energy Storage Leading to a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry.

Tuesday, November 27
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

This panel event will convene top experts to discuss the role of materials science and broader socioeconomic aspects in developing practical solutions to tackle climate change.

Tuesday, November 27
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Arnold Arboretum

An informational session for anyone interested in the accreditation process and a retraining session for current ABET evaluators.

Tuesday, November 27
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sheraton, 1st Floor, Apropos

Meet one-on-one with fellow innovators, iMatSci speakers and sponsors, and key players from government labs, industrial agencies and investment firms.

Wednesday, November 28
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution A

Join us for this special breakfast event featuring keynote speaker Alveda Williams, Corporate Director of Inclusion at The Dow Chemical Company.

Wednesday, November 28
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Public Garden

Students interested in developing project-based volunteer opportunities for Spring and Fall Meetings should attend this informational meeting about the new Student Engagement Subcommittee.

Wednesday, November 28
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

At the Materials Voice Booth, attendees send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Wednesday, November 28
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

This week, the Science in Video (SciVid) Competition is asking MRS Members to select the People's Choice Award from the amazing list of finalists. The videos will be on display throughout the Fall Meeting and on the MRS YouTube Channel (link will be available in November). Stop by the Public Outreach Center and learn how you can vote. All awards will be announced on Wednesday on The Hub Stage, 3:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 28
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS plays a major role in bringing the education, research and industrial communities together through exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, information areas and seminars. Stop by to talk with representatives from MRSECs and the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research.

Wednesday, November 28
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Free of charge to all Meeting attendees, these workshops will focus on innovative products and technology developments for the materials research community.

Wednesday, November 28
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Wednesday, November 28
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Listen as a panel of five industry professionals explain how to develop partnerships between small businesses and large organizations, and discuss the process of transitioning small-scale prototypes to market-worthy products.

Wednesday, November 28
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Exhibit Hall C

Deadline for entry is October 19, 2018.

Wednesday, November 28
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS journal editors offer one-on-one critiques with authors on writing effective abstracts and crafting winning titles.

Wednesday, November 28
11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Exhibit Hall C

Explore materials science applications in soft robotics. Visit the Exhibit and play with prototype actuators, grippers, artificial muscles, soft robotic insects, quadruped robots and more.

Wednesday, November 28
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

Don’t miss the 2018 MRS Fall Meeting Career Fair, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday. As an extension of the MRS online Job Board, the Career Fair will provide an opportunity for Meeting participants and top employers to discuss career opportunities.

Wednesday, November 28
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

Connect with innovators at their booths as they demonstrate their newest materials-focused technologies, designed to deliver value in real-world applications.

Wednesday, November 28
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Free of charge to all Meeting attendees, these workshops will focus on innovative products and technology developments for the materials research community.

Wednesday, November 28
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Mariana Bertoni, Arizona State University, will present What is Next for Solar PV Technology?.

Wednesday, November 28
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

If you're thinking of starting your own business, then listen as an inspiring pool of young innovators from fast-growing companies share stories of their entrepreneurial trials, surprises, successes and endeavors.

Wednesday, November 28
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor

Join us throughout the week to learn more about stimulating educational outreach through hands-on activities in materials science and soft robotics.

Wednesday, November 28
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

This competition is seeking students passionate about AI and materials to help unlock the power of open scientific data.

Wednesday, November 28
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sheraton, 5th Floor, Riverway

This workshop will present methodological guidelines for deploying modeling and simulation in the materials science and engineering classroom.

Wednesday, November 28
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Commonwealth

Achieving a successful career demands hard work and resilience, especially at the beginning. This Career Development Summit will provide strategies for young or future professionals to overcome difficult periods in their careers.

Wednesday, November 28
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Join Kevin Lefebvre, Technology Licensing Officer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and learn how to navigate the world of intellectual property, licensing and patenting as a new materials innovator.

Wednesday, November 28
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Commonwealth

This panel will convene experts of diverse background to lead a discussion that will cover topics such as identifying a career path out of academic research, identifying key skills, transferable knowledge and experience.

Wednesday, November 28
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

This talk will explore medical technologies being developed that harness lessons from nature for inspiration from creatures such as geckos and jellyfish, and opens new paths to the continual innovation that is so important in our fast-changing world.

Wednesday, November 28
6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Come honor our distinguished award recipients at the 2018 MRS Fall Meeting Awards Ceremony! Hideo Hosono, Tokyo Institute of Technology, is the 2018 Von Hippel Award recipient and will present Element Strategy in Materials Research.

MRS Woody White Service Award
The MRS Woody White Service Award will be presented to Ashley White, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, during the MRS Awards and Recognition Program.

MRS Nelson "Buck" Robinson Science and Technology Award for Renewable Energy
The inaugural MRS Nelson "Buck" Robinson Science and Technology Award for Renewable Energy will be presented to Aaswath P. Raman, University of California, Los Angeles, during the MRS Awards and Recognition Program.

MRS Postdoctoral Awards
Minah Lee, Stanford University, and James Bullock, University of California, Berkeley, will be presented with MRS Postdoctoral Awards, during the MRS Awards and Recognition Program.

MRS Bulletin Postdoctoral Publication Prize
MRS Bulletin is pleased to announce that Hortense Le Ferrand, Nanyang Technological University, has been selected to receive the MRS Bulletin Postdoctoral Publication Prize.

Wednesday, November 28
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage—Hall D

Celebrate with us as the top iMatSci innovators are presented with prizes and as the Chemical Angel Network announces the winner for their $10,000 seed stage investment. A congratulatory reception and champagne toast will immediately follow.

Thursday, November 29
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

At the Materials Voice Booth, attendees send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Thursday, November 29
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub—Hall D

MRS plays a major role in bringing the education, research and industrial communities together through exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, information areas and seminars. Stop by to talk with representatives from MRSECs and the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research.

Thursday, November 29
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Hampton

This workshop will include environments and mechanisms of creativity, inclusive mentoring, scientific and technological collaboration across nations and cultures, learning through research, digital communications, publication and grant writing.

Thursday, November 29
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Exhibit Hall C

Explore materials science applications in soft robotics. Visit the Exhibit and play with prototype actuators, grippers, artificial muscles, soft robotic insects, quadruped robots and more.

Thursday, November 29
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Erik Bakkers, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, will present Bottom-Up Grown Nanowire Quantum Devices.

Thursday, November 29
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Laura Na Liu, a professor at the Kirchhoff Institute for Physics at Universität Heidelberg, will discuss Dynamic Plasmonics. Join us for an evening of lectures in the Grand Ballroom!

Thursday, November 29
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Republic AB

The Research Funding Opportunities sessions provide interaction between government agency presenters and MRS Membership. Invited talks will be followed by round-table Q&A sessions with the individual program managers.

Thursday, November 29
5:45 pm – 6:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

MRS and E-MRS have partnered to highlight achievements of the 2018 EU-40 Materials Prize recipient and the 2019 MRS Mid-Career Researcher recipient (to be selected) at each respective Society meeting. Join us to welcome Xinliang Feng for his lecture, Exploring New Matters with Soft and Hard Features.

Thursday, November 29
6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

The Materials Theory Award recipient, Giulia Galli, The University of Chicago, will present The Long and Winding Road: Predicting Material Properties Through Theory and Computation.