Meeting Events Schedule—By Category

Join us for a virtual session celebrating MRS Award recipients and their well-formed research ideas. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow.

Wednesday, November 30
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution B

This workshop covers concepts of implicit or unconscious bias of diverse groups by treating the application of such actions as habits.

Research Mentor Training 

Thursday, December 1
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution B

Research Mentor Training is a nationally recognized curriculum that gives participants space to reflect and reinvigorate and provides concrete tools to support a successful mentor/mentee relationship. 

Monday, November 28
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Xiaoqing Pan, University of California, Irvine, will present: Probing the Emergent Properties and Dynamics of Interfaces by Electron Microscopy.

Symposium X—MRS/The Kavli Foundation Frontiers of Materials

Learn about new R&D and manufacturing opportunities on a space station plus how Orbital Reef is making these opportunities more accessible.

iMatSci Keynote Talk: Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Materials Science

Tuesday, November 29
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage-Hall D

In this panel, you will learn the roles that different Entrepreneurial Support Networks play in helping to get early-stage innovators started, and which option offers you the best chance for success.

Tuesday, November 29
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage-Hall D

Listen as a panel of industry professionals - who immerse themselves in the world of innovation and commercialization every day – explain what they look for, discuss various options, and answer your questions about choosing between them.

Tuesday, November 29
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Hynes, Level 2, The Hub Stage-Hall D

When a company is establishing its presence in the marketplace, developing, protecting and managing its intellectual property (IP) is essential to maintaining a competitive edge and aids in the long-term success of the company, regardless of sector. 

iMatSci Innovator Speed Pitches and Q&A

iMatSci Innovator Networking and Awards Reception

An interactive “how-to” session that covers the fundamentals of successful scientific publishing from renowned scientific journal professionals.

Navigating Bias Workshop

Sign up to see Ashley White from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will present "Making an Impact Beyond the Bench as a Materials Scientist" and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

Tuesday, November 29
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 
Hynes, Level 2, Room 200

A fun and interactive session to boost positive communication skills. Explore how to use these skills to effectively present science to the public.

New Faculty Candidates Poster Session

Wednesday, November 30
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Hall D

Join us for the Meet the New Faculty Candidates Poster Session, where you can interact with new faculty candidates as they present their research and qualifications. Don't miss out on your opportunity to connect with your peers and enjoy selection of refreshments.

Wednesday, November 30
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution A

PowerPoint™ Karaoke challenges both the author of the slide and the presenter to improve their communication skills. Please join us for this fun event!

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