Explore Opportunities to Engage
Getting involved with the Materials Research Society offers a range of opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals. You can showcase your creativity through the Science as Art competition, volunteer with various MRS committees or initiatives, or join a University Chapter to network with peers and professionals on your campus. For students, MRS provides engaging activities and events designed to foster collaboration and growth within the materials science community, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.
Science as Art
The popular Science as Art competitions are a special feature at MRS Meetings. Visualization methods provide an important tool in materials science for the analysis and presentation of scientific work. Images can often convey information in a way that tables of data or equations cannot match.
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Student Engagement
Part of MRS' Strategic Aspiration includes a specific focus on student engagement. Following are some of the programs and initiatives developed by the Student Engagement Subcommittee aimed at engaging students to help promote materials research and help advance students in their education and careers.
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University Chapters
The MRS University Chapter Program is a passionate and talented network of students from universities around the world. Supported by the Materials Research Society Foundation, the program fosters an environment for collaboration and open exchange of ideas across all scientific disciplines, spanning campuses and continents.
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Volunteer Central
The tremendous growth and success of MRS is due to the vitality, drive and vision of our many member volunteers. MRS is member-led and member-driven, and whether you have been involved for only a few days or for many years, we are always eager to welcome energetic and enthusiastic new volunteers of any career level with varying skills and interests.
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