MRS University Chapter Special Project Recipients
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), University of North Carolina Greensboro & North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University)
Research Studio: Introducing Techniques, Graduate
Life, and Opportunities to Underrepresented Undergraduates
Broadening participation of underrepresented researchers by providing access to educational opportunities led by graduate students from HBCUs and minority-serving institutions helping to decrease the barriers to access and showcase the growing diversity in research communities.
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), University of North Carolina Greensboro & North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University)
Captivating the Minds of Marginalized Refugee High
Schoolers through Materials Research
Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for marginalized refugee high school students to expose them to materials science, mentoring them to cultivate ongoing interest and shape a more egalitarian future representation.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bringing Materials Science Education to Youth Development Centers in North Carolina
Investing in community at-risk youth by outreach efforts and encouragement to pursue STEM-related careers and providing access to resources and education.
The University of Texas at El Paso
Catch them young for Materials: High School Students and Community College Outreach Activity
Broadening participation by exposing underrepresented high schools and community college students primarily in Hispanic communities to pursue a career in STEM-related areas and to process access to hands-on activities in chemistry physics, and materials research.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
UTK Graduate Mentorship Workshop
Mentorship and leadership training workshop that will include a diverse panel of speakers that will focus on the importance of mentoring and addressing cultural differences and their impact on communication and mentorship relationships.