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NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

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Upcoming PREM Seminars

 

PREM - CHEM Seminar

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PREM X MRSEC Fall Seminar

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What is PREM?

PREM CIMA

 

The NSF Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA) works to strengthen the pipeline of students in materials science and STEM careers through research and education. 

Publications published under NSF DMR 2122041.

Become a PREM CIMA Associate or Researcher

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Undergraduate and graduate students interested in joining PREM as Associates or Researchers are encouraged to read our highlights page. PREM Associates participate in student meetings where they gain professional development and are exposed to materials research, with the hope of becoming a hands-on researcher in the near future. Students are also encouraged to browse faculty pages to learn more about their research interests.

Upcoming Events

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  • PREM-Organized Events for Researchers

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers, Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      Date: Friday, September 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers, Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, September 20 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for PREM Poster Showcase and 1:30-2:00 for PREM Affiliates Welcome Event

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers in Thrust 1: Betancourt, Brittain, Kerwin, & Miyahara LabsMiyahara Labs

      Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, September 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR UG STUDENTS

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 4 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

      Location: COMAL 116

       

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    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      Date: Monday, October 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

      Location: CHEM 100

       

      SEMINAR

    • Attendees: Required for  Undergraduate PREM Researchers, Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

       
       

       

    • CDCM MRSEC is hosting a science communication workshop on Wednesday, 10/23, led by science communication specialist, Colin Rowan (https://www.rowcom.com/about/). Colin is a UT alum and a seasoned communication expert with over 20 years experience in this field. During this workshop, which is part 1 of a two part series, he will dive into how to communication your science in a more effective, impactful and engaging way through oral presentations and communication with various types of audiences. Part 2 of this workshop series will focus on scientific writing with a purpose and will be hosted on November 14, from 12-1:15 pm CST/ 11-12:15pm MST.

      PREM CIMA students are invited to attend as well via Zoom (see calendar invite).

      Part 1 – Engaging others through your science: Science Storytelling

                    Wednesday, October 23rd, 12-1:15pm

      Part 2 – Engaging others through your science: Writing with a Purpose

                    Thursday, November 14th, 12-1:15pm

       

       

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

       

       

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      Date: Monday, October 28 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

      Location: CHEM 100

      SEMINAR

    • Required for Thrust 1 Researchers

      Date: Friday, November 8 

      Lunch at Pie Society from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

      Seminar in THH 105 (new meeting location) from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

       

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      Date: Monday, November 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

      Location: CHEM 100

       

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    • CDCM MRSEC is hosting a science communication workshop on Thursday, 11/14, led by science communication specialist, Colin Rowan (https://www.rowcom.com/about/). Colin is a UT alum and a seasoned communication expert with over 20 years experience in this field. During this workshop, which is part 2 of a two part series, he will dive into how to communicate your science in a more effective, impactful and engaging way through the written form. 

      PREM CIMA students are invited to attend as well via Zoom (see calendar invite).

       

      Part 1 – Engaging others through your science: Science Storytelling

                    Wednesday, October 23rd, 12-1:15pm

      Part 2 – Engaging others through your science: Writing with a Purpose

                    Thursday, November 14th, 12-1:15pm

       

       

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers in Thrust 2: Martin, Rhodes, Wistey, Theodoropoulou, & Miyahara LabsMiyahara Labs

      Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, November 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • We’re excited to host PREM Day at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos on Saturday, November 16, from 9 am - 1 pm, where we’ll engage local youth in fun, hands-on Physics demos. This is an excellent way to inspire the next generation of young, curious minds and get students excited about science applications and concepts! 
       
      Dr. Mark Wistey, Associate Professor of Physics and PREM Thrust 2 Co-Director, will be leading this outreach event, and we need volunteers like YOU to make it happen. 
       
      Physics students, this is a great opportunity to share your passion and apply what you’ve learned to inspire the youth in the San Marcos Community! We HIGHLY encourage you to volunteer. 
      Lunch is provided. 
       

      Date: Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 1pm
      Location: Centro Cultural Hispano De San Marcos (211 Lee St, San Marcos, TX 78666)

      Sign up to volunteer here. 

    •  PREM Students,

      You are highly encouraged to attend the Undergraduate Research Conference!

      The Honors College and the IDEA Center are pleased to present the 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) on Friday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., in THH 305, 308, and 310.

      Honors College Capstone and Bobcat IDEA research projects will be showcased in student panel sessions led by faculty moderators across diverse disciplines.

      All are welcome to attend.

      Questions should be directed to ugresearch@txstate.edu or (512) 245-2266.

       

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    • Details TBA

  • PREM-Organized Events for Associates

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers, Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, September 20 from 12:30-2:00 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers in Thrust 1: Betancourt, Brittain, Kerwin, & Miyahara LabsMiyahara Labs

      Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, September 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR UG STUDENTS

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 4 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

      Location: TBAabs

    • Attendees: Required for  Undergraduate PREM Researchers, Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

       

    • CDCM MRSEC is hosting a science communication workshop on Wednesday, 10/23, led by science communication specialist, Colin Rowan (https://www.rowcom.com/about/). Colin is a UT alum and a seasoned communication expert with over 20 years experience in this field. During this workshop, which is part 1 of a two part series, he will dive into how to communication your science in a more effective, impactful and engaging way through oral presentations and communication with various types of audiences. Part 2 of this workshop series will focus on scientific writing with a purpose and will be hosted on November 14, from 12-1:15 pm CST/ 11-12:15pm MST.

      PREM CIMA students are invited to attend as well via Zoom (see calendar invite).

      Part 1 – Engaging others through your science: Science Storytelling

                    Wednesday, October 23rd, 12-1:15pm

      Part 2 – Engaging others through your science: Writing with a Purpose

                    Thursday, November 14th, 12-1:15pm

       

       

    • Attendees: Optional for PREM Researchers & Affiliates 

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, October 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • CDCM MRSEC is hosting a science communication workshop on Thursday, 11/14, led by science communication specialist, Colin Rowan (https://www.rowcom.com/about/). Colin is a UT alum and a seasoned communication expert with over 20 years experience in this field. During this workshop, which is part 2 of a two part series, he will dive into how to communicate your science in a more effective, impactful and engaging way through the written form. 

      PREM CIMA students are invited to attend as well via Zoom (see calendar invite).

       

      Part 1 – Engaging others through your science: Science Storytelling

                    Wednesday, October 23rd, 12-1:15pm

      Part 2 – Engaging others through your science: Writing with a Purpose

                    Thursday, November 14th, 12-1:15pm

       

       

    • Attendees: Required for PREM Researchers in Thrust 2: Martin, Rhodes, Wistey, Theodoropoulou, & Miyahara LabsMiyahara Labs

      Optional for PREM Affiliates 

      Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, November 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

      Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)

    • We’re excited to host PREM Day at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos on Saturday, November 16, from 9 am - 1 pm, where we’ll engage local youth in fun, hands-on Physics demos. This is an excellent way to inspire the next generation of young, curious minds and get students excited about science applications and concepts! 
       
      Dr. Mark Wistey, Associate Professor of Physics and PREM Thrust 2 Co-Director, will be leading this outreach event, and we need volunteers like YOU to make it happen. 
       
      Physics students, this is a great opportunity to share your passion and apply what you’ve learned to inspire the youth in the San Marcos Community! We HIGHLY encourage you to volunteer. 
      Lunch is provided. 
       

      Date: Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 1pm
      Location: Centro Cultural Hispano De San Marcos (211 Lee St, San Marcos, TX 78666)

      Sign up to volunteer here. 

    • Strongly recommended for all!

       

      More details TBA. 

  • Events Organized by IDEA Center or CIE for PREM Researchers and Associates

    • Visit the IDEA Center page for a list of upcoming events. The following is a small list of relevant events, but for up to date details and to RSVP please follow the link above.

      • IDEA Center research ethics workshop
      • Stress and anxiety management
      • Imposter syndrome
      • Self-efficacy and motivation
      • IDEA Center Undergraduate Research Forum
      • How to approach a mentor
      • How to I network?
      • What skills do I need to create my research poster?
      • Letters of recommendation

    • Please visit the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website for up to date details.

      CIE Programs: IGNITE, DEEP DIVE and ACCELERATE

      CIE Upcoming Events: Innovation Series seminars and Future Maker Accelerator Entrepreneurship Program

    • RCR Brown Bag Lecture Series: https://www.research.txst.edu/orc/rcr/rcr-lecture-series.html

      Fall 2024

      Fall 2024 dates will be announced soon

      Spring 2024
      TitleDate
      IRB Protocol Submission and Review ProcessWednesday, January 24, 2024
      Collaborative ResearchWednesday, January 31, 2024
      Peer Review & AuthorshipWednesday, February 7, 2024
      CybersecurityWednesday, February 14, 2024
      Research Involving the Use of rDNA & Biohazardous MaterialsWednesday, February 21, 2024
      Life Cycle of a Research GrantWednesday, February 28, 2024
      Social Impacts of Scientific and Technological AdvancementWednesday, March 6, 2024
      Social Dimensions of Research Teams and CivilityWednesday, March 20, 2024
      Export Control, International Travel, & Foreign InfluenceWednesday, March 27, 2024

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