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WELCOME to the Materials Research Society
MRS is a growing, vibrant, member-driven organization focused on broadening the impact of materials science and technology, and improving the quality of life.
To that end, we offer our members many benefits that help advance our mission, and that our members deem important to their work and careers. These benefits include:
♦ discounted rates for MRS Meetings and Workshops
♦ FREE access to live events, content from MRS Meetings and more via MRS OnDemand® and the MRS OnDemand Webinar Series
♦ professional recognition via the prestigious MRS Awards Program
♦ opportunities to expand your career or your company via MRS Career Central
♦ grassroots project funding opportunities via the Materials Research Society Foundation
♦ access to, and inclusion in, the MRS Member Directory—an online database that allows members to add photos, a brief bio and links to social media sites
♦ and many more!
New for 2016, MRS Membership now includes FREE electronic access to all MRS Publications—from our flagship technical and news journal, MRS Bulletin, to the newest addition to our publications portfolio, MRS Advances.
Our members are research professionals from industry, academia and government from around the world, and they choose MRS because it is important to their work and careers.
What you might not know about MRS is that we are expanding our professional development portfolio to better meet your career needs and to better serve the materials research community. These efforts include:
♦ advocating for increased and sustained funding for the physical sciences
♦ fostering outreach and science education for policy leaders and the general public
♦ promoting diversity and inclusion in the scientific workforce
♦ introducing prestigious new awards
♦ collaborating with international partners on bilateral projects
By joining MRS, you add your voice to almost 16,000 others who support these efforts and believe in the MRS mission of advancing interdisciplinary materials research to improve the quality of life.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Adding to the many core benefits membership offers, MRS Members now receive FREE electronic subscriptions to the full suite of MRS publications—all hosted on Cambridge Journals Online (CJO). For both authors and readers that means expanded benefits … advanced search capabilities, reference linking, mobile browser accessibility and more!
In addition, an Open Access option is available for select MRS publications at discounted rates through 2016; MRS Members enjoy additional discounts.
MRS PUBLISHING
Do you have an idea for a new book or journal on a materials-related topic?
Is there a materials topic that is underrepresented, or shows exceptional potential for growth within the MRS publications portfolio? If so, then submit a proposal to the Materials Research Society, where we don’t just serve the materials community … we ARE the materials community.
MRSBulletin
MRS Bulletin is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected publications in advanced materials research. Published monthly, it features technical theme topics that capture a snapshot of the state of the art of materials research.
In addition, MRS Bulletin now presents monthly MRS OnDemand webinars to complement each issue’s theme topic. Join us for the following Webinar Wednesdays in 2016:
For the most up-to-date webinar calendar, visit www.mrs.org/webinars.
And don’t miss Energy Quarterly (EQ). Included within MRS Bulletin four times a year, EQ offers interviews and analysis of materials solutions to the world’s accelerating need for secure, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy.
Journal of MATERIALS RESEARCH
Journal of Materials Research (JMR) is a premier archival materials science journal devoted to publishing new research that demonstrates a signifcant impact or advance of scientifc understanding of interest to the materials research community.
Published bimonthly, each regular issue of JMR covers a wide range of materials research topics. Special Focus Issues devoted entirely, or in part, to a single topic are published several times a year.
Look for these Focus Issues in 2016:
April Two-Dimensional Heterostructure Materials
June Advanced Materials and Structures for Solar Fuels
July Advances and Challenges in Carbon-based Tribomaterials
October Reinventing Boron Chemistry for the 21st Century
Open Access option available.
Advances
NEW!
MRS Advances is a new peer-reviewed and online-only multidisciplinary journal devoted to publishing emerging materials science, and is designed to reflect the way materials researchers work, write, publish and share their results. MRS Advances draws upon content presented at MRS Meetings, beginning with manuscripts from the 2015 MRS Fall Meeting. The journal’s editorial leadership will ensure high-quality research is offered to the worldwide community.
Open Access option available.
MRS Communications
MRS Communications is a full-color, high-impact journal focused on groundbreaking work across the broad spectrum of materials research.
MRS Communications offers a rapid but rigorous peer-review process and time to publication with an aggressive production schedule that will bring your article to online publication within a target of 14 days from acceptance.
Leveraging its access to the far-reaching technical expertise of MRS Members and leading materials researchers from around the world, the journal boasts an experienced and highly respected Advisory Board, editorial board of Principal Editors and reviewers.
Major article types for MRS Communications include research letters and Prospectives articles.
Open Access option available.
MRS ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
A Review Journal
MRS Energy & Sustainability—A Review Journal publishes reviews on key topics in materials research and development as they relate to energy and sustainability.
Review topics include new R&D of both established and new areas; interdisciplinary systems integration; and objective application of economic, sociological and governmental models, enabling research and technological developments. Reviews will be set in an integrated context of scientifc, technological and sociological complexities relating to environment and sustainability.
The intended readership is a broad spectrum of scientists, academics, policymakers and industry professionals, all interested in the interdisciplinary nature of the science, technology and policy aspects of energy and sustainability.
Open Access option available.
MRSO online PROCEEDINGS LIBRARY ARCHIVE
The MRS Online Proceedings Library Archive includes more than 100,000 peer-reviewed papers online—proceedings published from Volume 1 through the 2015 MRS Spring Meeting. The Archive is fully searchable and can be sorted and viewed by meeting or topic.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Books and Textbooks from the Materials Research Society and Cambridge University Press
MRS continues to expand the breadth and scope of its Book Collection. Leading experts from around the world provide comprehensive coverage of topics spanning physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and engineering—the full spectrum of materials research. MRS Members receive special discounted pricing on all MRS books and textbooks. Visit www.mrs.org/books-textbooks for the latest offerings in the Collection.
Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
EDITORS: David S. Ginley and David Cahen
ISBN: 9781107000230
List Price: $110.00
MRS Member Price: $88.00
www.cambridge.org/ginley
Introduction to Computational Materials Science Fundamentals to Applications
AUTHOR: Richard LeSar
ISBN: 9780521845878
List Price: $100.00
MRS Member Price: $80.00
www.cambridge.org/lesar
Phase Transitions in Materials
AUTHOR: Brent Fultz
ISBN: 9781107067240
List Price: $105.00
MRS Member Price: $84.00
www.cambridge.org/fultz
Biological Materials Science Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials, and Biomaterials
AUTHORS: Marc André Meyers and Po-Yu Chen
ISBN: 9781107010451
List Price: $110.00
MRS Member Price: $88.00
www.cambridge.org/bms
Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
EDITOR: Peter Ma
ISBN: 9781107012097
List Price: $195.00
MRS Member Price: $156.00
www.cambridge.org/biomaterials
NEW!
Structural DNA Nanotechnology
AUTHOR: Nadrian C. Seeman
ISBN: 9780521764483
List Price: $65.00
MRS Member Price: $52.00
www.cambridge.org/seeman
Organic Electro-Optics and Photonics Molecules, Polymers, and Crystals
AUTHORS: Larry R. Dalton, Peter Günter, Mojca Jazbinsek, O-Pil Kwon and Philip A. Sullivan
ISBN: 9780521449656
List Price: $80.00
MRS Member Price: $64.00
www.cambridge.org/dalton
Introduction to Nanofiber Materials
AUTHORS: Frank K. Ko and Yuqin Wan
ISBN: 9780521879835
List Price: $115.00
MRS Member Price: $92.00
www.cambridge.org/nanofiber
Colloidal Quantum Dot Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics
EDITORS: Gerasimos Konstantatos and Edward H. Sargent
ISBN: 9780521198264
List Price: $140.00
MRS Member Price: $112.00
www.cambridge.org/colloidal
Thermodynamics of Surfaces and Interfaces Concepts in Inorganic Materials
AUTHOR: Gerald H. Meier
ISBN: 9780521879088
List Price: $140.00
MRS Member Price: $112.00
www.cambridge.org/meier
Enter Discount Code MRSMEMBER at checkout to apply the MRS Member discount.
www.mrs.org/books-textbooks
nDemand®
MRS OnDemand hosts the best presentations from past MRS Meetings, plenary and award talks, webinars, Energy Quarterly interviews and more. Increased capabilities have allowed us to capture the brightest minds from industry and academia discussing topics surrounding materials science, and provide FREE access to MRS Members—complete with presentation slides.
MRS OnDemand also hosts MRS TV—an interview series dedicated to news and views from MRS Meetings. Each video features a mix of well-established, popular topics as well as leading-edge research and interviews with Meeting attendees—from MRS and Kavli Prize winners and experts in the feld, to frst-time attendees and long-time MRS volunteers.
nDemand®
WEBINAR SERIES
Presented by MRS Bulletin, the MRS OnDemand Webinar Series features free, live webinars through the year that provide valuable educational information on timely, interdisciplinary topics. Expert speakers deliver knowledge on a variety of cutting-edge topics, and answer questions submitted by live viewers. This design provides a great opportunity to learn while networking with other researchers from around the world.
See the MRS Bulletin section on page 155 for the list of 2016 Webinar Wednesdays that complement each issue's theme topic. For the most up-to-date webinar calendar, visit www.mrs.org/webinars.
From your home, offce, or on the go, MRS OnDemand makes viewing important materials science content free and easy to our society and the materials community at large. It’s Your MRS, Your Way!
www.mrs.org/on-demand
This feature of the MRS website allows you to personalize the information you receive from us—identify your particular areas of interest, register for online newsletters and email alerts (see below), change your password or email address, and more.
Email Newsletters & Alerts
MRS Members are invited to sign up for FREE member email alerts aimed at providing new materials information quickly. Below is a sampling of the emails offered.
Materials360® delivers bi-monthly “snapshots” of what’s new in the materials research community—the latest research worldwide, professional opportunities, important links and more.
MRS Table-of-Contents Alerts deliver advance table-of-contents listings for MRS Bulletin, Journal of Materials Research, MRS Communications and MRS Energy & Sustainability—A Review Journal.
Meeting Scene delivers daily summaries of technical presentations and events by on-the-spot reporters at MRS Spring and Fall Meetings.
MRS Public Affairs Alert provides occasional calls to action and/or summaries of current public policy issues affecting the materials science and engineering communities.
INTERSECTIONS—Materials Research & Science Policy offers a quarterly source of information about the intersection of materials research and government including updates on what’s happening in Washington, DC, and within the government affairs activities of MRS.
The MRS Community Connections newsletter is published with the goal of expanding our thinking beyond research to build an inclusive environment where all materials scientists will fourish. The newsletter represents a concise compilation of information relevant to materials scientists and engineers. The content is issued twice a year.
www.mrs.org/mymrs
materials 36 online
Materials360 Online is your premier source for materials science news and information, brought to you by the Materials Research Society and Cambridge University Press. Created to collect all the most important materials science news in one place, this website saves time and needless searching. Through rigorous reporting, detailed fact checking, and clear writing, our volunteers, freelancers, staff writers, and editors bring original news articles with the unique perspective of an organization devoted to the advancement of materials science. In addition, we link you to other stories from professional news sources.
www.materials360online.com
♦ Breaking Research News
♦ MRS News
♦ Hot Topics
♦ Featured Journal Articles
♦ Videos and Podcasts
♦ Education and Outreach Links
♦ Twitter Feeds
♦ And More!
CONNECT WITH GREAT MINDS
Career Central
The new and improved MRS Career Central is a one-stop shop for all your career development needs.
Hosted on our Career Central website, the new MRS Job Board is free to job seekers, serving as the frst place to turn to fnd job openings in the materials science feld. The Job Board allows quick and easy access to hundreds of industry-specifc job listings, anonymous resume posting and job-alert options to meet your specifc needs.
Career Fairs at MRS Spring and Fall Meetings continue to serve as forums to expand your career or your company—providing on-site job interviews, mentoring sessions, resume critiques and mock interviews.
As part of MRS Career Central, Professional Development opportunities are offered at MRS Meetings to help polish your career skills.
www.mrs.org/career-central
MRS on Social Media
The materials landscape is constantly changing. With new research, awards, publications and conferences announced daily, it’s never been more vital to stay up to date. MRS makes it easy. Connect with fellow materials scientists from around the globe, talk with exhibitors that interest you and share thoughts with MRS staff through our powerful social media channels. Plus, you’ll receive exclusive MRS content before anyone else.
Visit www.mrs.org/social-media today to view all of our social media channels.
Member Directory
The MRS Online Member Directory is a professional networking service available exclusively to our members. Updated regularly, it is a quick and easy way for you to search for colleagues by name, institution or geographical location.
Now you can add pictures, a short bio and links to your social media profles, making your connections to MRS Members a personalized experience. Log on today to make sure your account is up to date!
www.mrs.org/member-directory
University Chapters
University Chapters are a vital part of MRS, facilitating discussion between students and faculty and promoting student interest in materials science. As a student member, the international University Chapter Program provides the opportunity to network among over 100 active Chapters from around the world, compare notes on recent activities and brainstorm with other students on new projects and issues of common concern.
www.mrs.org/university-chapters
MRS Meetings and Workshops
The Materials Research Society has always been the “great meetings Society.” In 2016, more than 13,000 members from around the world will attend MRS Meetings and Workshops, expanding their professional network of contacts through the exchange of new ideas and information. As an MRS Member, you’ll enjoy reduced registration fees for these events.
2016 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
March 28–April 1, 2016 | Phoenix, Arizona
Symposium clusters:
♦ Characterization and Modeling of Materials
♦ Energy and Environment
♦ Electronics and Photonics
♦ Materials Design
♦ Nanotechnology
♦ Soft Materials and Biomaterials
www.mrs.org/spring2016
XXV International Materials Research Congress (IMRC 2016)
August 14–19, 2016 | Cancun, Mexico
Symposium clusters:
♦ Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
♦ Materials for Energy Applications
♦ Biomaterials
♦ Structural Materials
♦ Materials Characterization
♦ Synthesis and Processing
www.mrs.org/imrc2016
2016 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit
November 27–December 2, 2016 | Boston, Massachusetts
Symposium clusters:
♦ Broader Impact
♦ Biomaterials and Soft Materials
♦ Electrochemistry
♦ Electronics, Magnetics and Photonics
♦ Energy and Sustainability
♦ Mechanical Behavior and Failure Mechanisms of Materials
♦ Nanomaterials
♦ Processing and Manufacturing
♦ Theory, Characterization and Modeling
www.mrs.org/fall2016
CONFERENCE SERVICES
Because the Experience Matters
For more than 40 years, MRS has been known as a leader in scientifc meeting management. Now, MRS offers its trademark talents of meeting expertise and operational infrastructure to other scientifc communities in need of conference support.
MRS Conference Services offers a perfect arrangement for both sides of the collaboration—the scientifc community maintains its programming autonomy while MRS provides its communications, logistics and business management forte.
Below are the MRS Conference Services events for 2016:
74th Device Research Conference
June 19–22, 2016 | Newark, Delaware
58th Electronic Materials Conference
June 22–24, 2016 | Newark, Delaware
American Conference on Neutron Scattering
July 10–14, 2016 | Long Beach, California
18th International Conference on Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy
July 10–15, 2016 | San Diego, California
5 th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks & Open Framework Components
September 11–15, 2016 | Long Beach, California
International Workshop on Nitride Semiconductors
October 2–7, 2016 | Orlando, Florida
www.mrs.org/conference-services-upcoming-meetings
GAIN RECOGNITION
PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Publishing venues for MRS members include MRS Bulletin, Journal of Materials Research (JMR), MRS Communications, MRS Energy & Sustainability—A Review Journal and the new MRS Advances.
♦ To propose a theme topic for MRS Bulletin, or for information on guest-editor opportunities, contact the Bulletin editor at rao@mrs.org.
♦ Authors wishing to submit to JMR should visit www.mrs.org/jmr for complete author instructions.
♦ For information about submitting to MRS Communications, visit www.mrs.org/mrc.
To submit a proposal to MRS Energy & Sustainability—A Review Journal, visit www.mrs.org/energy-sustainability-journal.
♦ MRS Advances offers opportunities to publish papers presented at MRS Meetings and other scientifc and technical meetings.
♦ To propose new books or other publications, contact the MRS Principal Development Editor at fleischer@mrs.org.
MRS AWARDS
The MRS Awards Program acknowledges outstanding contributions to the progress of materials research, honoring those whose work has already impacted the field, as well as those whose work shows great promise for future leadership.
www.mrs.org/awards
The MRS Fellow honors members who are notable for their sustained and distinguished contributions to the advancement of materials research worldwide. This designation is highly selective. The maximum number of Fellows that may be appointed in each year is limited to 0.2% of the current professional MRS membership. Nominations are due August 1 of each year.
The Von Hippel Award is the Materials Research Society’s highest honor and recognizes those qualities most prized by materials scientists and engineers—brilliance and originality of intellect, combined with vision that transcends the boundaries of conventional scientific disciplines. Nominations are due April 1 of each year.
The David Turnbull Lectureship recognizes the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing and lecturing, as exemplified by the life work of David Turnbull. Nominations are due April 1 of each year.
The Innovation in Materials Characterization Award honors an outstanding advance in materials characterization that notably increases our knowledge of the structure, composition, in situ behavior under outside stimulus, electronic, mechanical, or chemical behavior, or other characterization feature, of materials. Nominations are due August 1 of each year.
The Mid-Career Researcher Award recognizes exceptional achievement in materials research made by mid-career professionals. This annual award is intended to honor an individual who is between the ages of 40 and 52 at the time of nomination and has demonstrated notable leadership in the materials field. Nominations are due August 1 of each year.
The Materials Theory Award recognizes exceptional advances made by materials theory to the fundamental understanding of the structure and behavior of materials. This award is intended to honor both those who have pioneered the development of a new theoretical approach and those who have used existing approaches to provide significant new insight into materials behavior. Nominations are due April 1 of each year.
The MRS Medal recognizes an exceptional recent achievement in materials research that is expected to have a major impact on the progress of any materials-related field. Nominations are due April 1 of each year.
The Outstanding Young Investigator Awards recognize outstanding interdisciplinary scientific work in materials research by young scientists or engineers. The award recipients must also show exceptional promise as developing leaders in the materials area. Nominations are due August 1 of each year.
The Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science recognizes an early-career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the science of materials through experimental and/or theoretical research. Nominations are due April 1 of each year.
The MRS Postdoctoral Awards recognize postdoctoral scholars who show exceptional promise that may include, for example, excellence in scientific research, leadership, advocacy, outreach, or teaching, during their postdoc assignment. These awards are presented at each Spring and Fall Meeting.
MRS Graduate Student Awards honor and encourage graduate students whose academic achievements and current materials research display a high order of excellence and distinction. Finalists compete for Gold and Silver Awards at the MRS Spring and Fall Meetings. Applications are due approximately five months preceding each MRS Meeting.
The Arthur Nowick Graduate Student Award, which honors the late Dr. Arthur Nowick and his lifelong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in materials science, recognizes a Graduate Student Award finalist who shows particular promise as a future teacher and mentor. This award is presented at each Spring and Fall Meeting.
NEW MRS AWARD
The MRS Impact Award honors outstanding individuals who have displayed excellence in areas of science communication, education, advancing diversity, mentoring, or community engagement, which reflect the Society’s pursuit to advance materials science and technology to improve the quality of life. The Award will be introduced at the 2016 MRS Spring Meeting; the first Award will be presented at the 2017 MRS Spring Meeting. Nominations are due August 1 of each year.
MRS CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FELLOWSHIPS
Decisions made by Congress, regulatory agencies and local government have profound effects on the way in which science is conducted. By keeping decision makers well informed on the current affairs of the scientifc community, MRS Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows ensure the right choices are being made. Now’s your time to make a difference!
The Materials Research Society offers materials scientists two exciting opportunities to participate in, and contribute to, the federal policymaking process, while learning frsthand about the intersection of science and policy.
During your year as a Fellow you will:
♦ be placed in a specifc congressional offce to serve as an advisor on science-related issues
♦ contribute widely to the effective use of materials science knowledge in government
♦ broaden awareness about the value of scientist- and engineer-government interaction among society members and within government
♦ network with more than 250 other participants of science and technology fellowship programs
♦ have signifcant freedom to follow specifc topics and issues that interest you
Information and application deadlines may be found online.
www.mrs.org/congressional-fellows
BECOME A VITAL PART
MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY FOUNDATION
The Materials Research Society Foundation was created in 2012 to enhance and expand support for projects that are timely and meaningful to the materials community.
In just over three years, the Foundation has helped us to:
♦ expand our MRS University Chapters Program globally, now with over 100 Chapters around the world
♦ provide free or discounted MRS memberships for individuals working or studying in developing countries
♦ provide education modules on sustainable materials for elementary and middle school students with diverse ethnic, social and economic populations
♦ establish a new MRS Award honoring excellence in science education and outreach
♦ contribute to the SciBridge, where experiment kits connect African university students to US materials scientists
♦ and so much more!
But there is still a lot of work to do. With your help, we can fund even more exciting and innovative member-driven initiatives—from student chapter proposals, to local or regional education/outreach projects, to those with the potential to impact the materials enterprise worldwide.
To learn how you can help make a difference, or to apply for project funding, we invite you to explore the Foundation website.
www.mrs.org/foundation
Strange Matter. Green Earth.
Experience the Power of Materials for a Sustainable World—-Ths Stuff That Matters
Strange Matter Green Earth is a new pioneering educational venture by MRS to create an international traveling science exhibition that will enable millions of people across the globe to discover ways in which advances in materials can lead to a more sustainable future. A team of science educators, science center professionals and materials researchers from three continents—North America, South America and Europe—is working to create an exhibition that will inform, engage and inspire exhibition attendees about how materials profoundly infuence the quality of our lives and the planet. Interactive exhibit experiences and dynamic community programs will emphasize materials, from the mundane to the mysterious, and highlight ways in which materials scientists worldwide are playing a major role in a sustainable world.
Building on the incredible success of the MRS Strange Matter traveling exhibition, Strange Matter Green Earth aims to empower the world’s citizens to make sustainable choices in their own lives and communities.
www.mrs.org/strange-matter-green-earth
MRS is proud to announce Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM) as the frst sponsor of Strange Matter Green Earth.
FOCUS ON Sustainability
Putting a materials spotlight on sustainability
Focus on Sustainability is a new MRS initiative designed to raise awareness of the nexus between materials research and sustainable materials practice.
Meeting the challenges of sustainable development requires an integrated approach that places materials science in the context of societal, environmental and economic drivers. In recognition of this need, MRS is increasing its emphasis on sustainability to help members discover the valued role of sustainable materials practices to a sustainable world, and to develop members’ technical expertise and understanding of the complex interrelationships between materials science and other disciplines.
Help build an MRS community of shared practice on all things sustainable, including research, funding, education, public outreach, corporate social responsibility, and MRS meeting activities and publications.
www.mrs.org/sustainability
IMPACT of Materials on Society
MRS is partnering with faculty from engineering, liberal arts and sciences and education departments at the University of Florida to develop an introductory-level course suitable for undergraduate and community college students. This project changes the conversation about the separation of the humanities and science fields through the creation of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based undergraduate course examining the impact of materials on society. In particular, this project brings materials science and engineering studies into dialogue with the humanities.
www.mrs.org/imos
Public Advocacy
MRS strives to contribute to the development of science and technology policy by responding to, and initiating, opportunities to interact nationally and internationally with government offcials as well as public and private organizations. Led by the Government Affairs Committee (GAC), these efforts have been far-reaching, consistent and unbiased, building trust and respect in Washington, DC, both on Capitol Hill and within government agencies. Ultimately, however, the key constituency is you—the MRS Member—and GAC is working hard to make your voice heard!
For 2016, MRS will continue to build on its accomplishments—strengthening relationships and building new ones through Congressional visits, establishing itself as a scientifc resource for policymakers, extending its relationships with leadership in federal agencies, and collaborating in the U.S. and abroad with sister societies and other advocacy organizations when a larger voice for science is required.
www.mrs.org/advocacy
Strang MATTER
Strange Matter is a traveling interactive exhibition where users enter the fascinating, practical, occasionally bizarre and often beautiful world of materials science through over a dozen hands-on experiences. Targeting 5th-8th grade students and families, two sizes of the exhibition are touring major science centers in North America and China in 2016.
The exhibition and its tour are made possible by the National Science Foundation, Dow, Ford Motor Company Fund, Intel Innovation in Education, Rio Tinto Alcan and 3M.
www.mrs.org/strangematter
Society Member Volunteers
The tremendous growth and success of our Society is the result of member input and the energetic efforts of many MRS Member volunteers. The MRS committees and task forces offer members an invaluable opportunity to participate in, and influence profoundly, the operation of the Society. If you have an interest in working on any aspect of MRS activity, contact volunteer@mrs.org.
www.mrs.org/get-involved
diversity
MRS recognizes that scientific and engineering communities must strive to become more inclusive, engaging all demographic groups, and that diversity drives innovation, excellence and new discoveries. The MRS Diversity Statement is available online.
www.mrs.org/diversity
Science Enthusiasts
The Science Enthusiasts web pages invite MRS membership, outreach volunteers and the general public to interact with the stimulating world of materials science by becoming Materials Science Enthusiasts—Do Something, Learn Something, Watch Something and Get Involved. The website contains an ever-growing collection of resources for the curious learner at any age, as well as for those actively involved in public outreach.
www.mrs.org/science-enthusiasts
2016 OFFICERS
President
Kristi S. Anseth
University of Colorado, Boulder
Immediate Past President
Oliver Kraft
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Vice-President/President-Elect
Susan
Trolier-McKinstry
The Pennsylvania State University
Secretary
Sean J. Hearne
Sandia National Laboratories
Treasurer
David J. Parrillo
The Dow Chemical Company
Executive Director
Todd M. Osman
Materials Research Society
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles T. Black
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Alexandra Boltasseva
Purdue University
C. Jeffrey Brinker
Sandia National Laboratories
Matt Copel*
IBM Research Division
Paul S. Drzaic*
Apple Inc.
Yury Gogotsi*
Drexel University
Hideo Hosono
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Young-Chang Joo*
Seoul National University
Karen L. Kavanagh
Simon Fraser University
Kornelius Nielsch
Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden
Christine Ortiz
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sabrina Sartori
University of Oslo
Magaly Spector*
The University of Texas at Dallas
Loucas Tsakalakos
General Electric—Global Research Center
Anke Weidenkaff
University of Stuttgart
*Newly elected
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2016 MRS Member Benefits & Society Activities. MRS Bulletin 41, 153–164 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2016.16
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