Professional Development

In this webinar, we discussed strategies and tactics for finding new collaborators and building mutually-beneficial partnerships with professionals across the globe (and perhaps on some exoplanets too!). We utilized various methods to find and reach out to people, and start and nurture those critical conversations which can birth amazing collabs! Let’s network!

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about MRS Advances publishing options. Editor-in-Chief David Bahr, MRS Advances editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available during the MRS meeting to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.

Are you ready to publish a materials science book? Do you have questions on the why, how, and what of publishing a book? Meet in small groups or one-on-one with a publishing editor of the new co-branded MRS-Springer materials science book series to learn about proposing a book.

Meet the Editor—Markus Buehler, MRS Bulletin Impact Section Editor
Receive guidance on original research article submissions and topics for this exciting new addition to MRS Bulletin.

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about JMR publishing options. Editor-in-Chief Gary Messing, JMR editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.

This first workshop in the three-part series focused on coping with stress in academia and offer strategies to cope with the pandemic and create support structures. Watch a recording of the event on YouTube »

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about JMR publishing options. Editor-in-Chief Gary Messing, JMR editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available during the MRS meeting to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about MRS Communications publishing options. Editor-in-Chief Rigoberto Advincula, MRS Communications editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available during the MRS meeting to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.

This second workshop in the three-part series focused on adapting to change, relocation and feeling like an “outsider” in academia. Watch a recording of the event on YouTube »

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led the MRS Snack Chat Series—Facilitated Networking. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Networking and Building Collaborations from Afar.

Learn everything you need to know to understand the U.S. immigration system and maximize your chances of winning a green card from Brian Getson of Getson & Schatz.

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led MRS’ Snack Chat series. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Successfully Navigating the International Job Search.

Are you ready to publish a materials science book? Do you have questions on the why, how, and what of publishing a book? Meet in small groups or one-on-one with a publishing editor of the new co-branded MRS-Springer materials science book series to learn about proposing a book.

The Materials Research Society's Women in Materials Science and Engineering Working Group was pleased to offer this keynote virtual presentation featuring long-time MRS Member and former MRS President, Susan Trolier-McKinstry, The Pennsylvania State University.

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led the MRS Snack Chat Series—Facilitated Networking. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Virtual Interviewing

Meet the Editor—Markus Buehler, MRS Bulletin Impact Section Editor
Receive guidance on original research article submissions and topics for this exciting new addition to MRS Bulletin.

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led the MRS Snack Chat Series—Facilitated Networking. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Being Persistent and Managing Rejection

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about MRS Advances publishing options. Editor-in-Chief David Bahr, MRS Advances editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available during the MRS meeting to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.

This third workshop in the three-part series focused on mental health literacy and creating community culture change in STEM. Watch a recording of the event on YouTube »

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led the MRS Snack Chat Series—Facilitated Networking. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Transitioning Your Career Beyond Academia

Award-winning consultant Alaina Levine led the MRS Snack Chat Series—Facilitated Networking. During each session, attendees participated in an informal but focused conversation to address a specific career-related subject. Topic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Are you ready to publish your research? Do you have an idea for a journal article?  Meet with an editor one-on-one or in small groups to learn about MRS Communications publishing options. Editor-in-Chief Rigoberto Advincula, MRS Communications editorial board members, and commissioning editors were available during the MRS meeting to answer your publishing questions and to guide you to present your work in the best way.