NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

Upcoming PREM Seminars

What is PREM?

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

Picture of a PREM Student Organization meeting

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 and Affiliates
- Friday, January 10 - PREM Outreach STEM Visit
  
  5th and 12th graders visit Texas State University
- Friday, January 24 - Welcome Back PREM
  
  Date: Friday, January 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  Location: THH 208 (previously UAC 208)
- Friday, January 24 - Session 1: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Chris Wight
  Friday, January 24 - Session 1: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Chris Wight
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Location: COMAL 116 or via Zoom
  Zoom Meeting ID: 996 4975 3368
  Passcode: PREM
  
  You're Invited to a Scholarship Workshop Session! Join us for an informative workshop hosted by PREM CIMA Faculty to learn more about how to apply for scholarships.
  Choose from one of the following sessions:
  - Session 1: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm in COMAL 116 or via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  - Session 2: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/a36wDykdhi
- Wednesday, January 29 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Sean Kerwin
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  
  Hosted by Dr. Sean Kerwin
  Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  Time: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  Location: CENT 348
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- Monday, February 3 - Session 2: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  Monday, February 3 - Session 2: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: via Zoom
  Zoom Meeting ID: 996 4975 3368
  Passcode: PREM
  
  You're Invited to a Scholarship Workshop Session! Join us for an informative workshop hosted by PREM CIMA Faculty to learn more about how to apply for scholarships.
  Choose from one of the following sessions:
  - Session 1: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm in COMAL 116 or via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  - Session 2: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/a36wDykdhi
- Wednesday, Feb 12 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Bill Brittain
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Bill Brittain
  Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location:
- Friday, February 21 - PREM Workshop: Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer hosted by Dr. Shannon Weigum
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, February 7 from 1:00-2:00 pm
  Location: CHEM 100
- Monday, February 24 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Yoichi Miyahara
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Yoichi Miyahara
  Date: February 24, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location: 3219A
- Friday, February 28 - PREM Workshop: Navigating Relationships in a Lab with Colleagues and Superiors hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  For Students Only – Faculty Excluded
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, February 28 from 12:30-1:30 pm
  Location: CHEM 100
- Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6 - UT-MRSEC Annual Meeting/Industry Day
  
  Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6
- Friday, March 21 - PREM X MRSEC Seminar by Frances Wu in Ed Yu’s group
  
  Collaborating with Dr. Martin and Dr. Theodoropoulou
  Date: Friday, March 21
  Lunch at Pie Society
  Seminar TBD
- Wednesday, March 26 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Chris Rhodes
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  
  Hosted by Dr. Chris Rhodes
  Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location: CENT 331
- Friday, March 28 - 2025 TXST STEM Conference
  
  You're invited to attend the 2025 TXST STEM Conference held on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at the TXST LBJ Student Center with the theme "Bridging Minds and Building Futures - Paths to Sustainability." We encourage you to attend and/or present your research at the Poster Session.
  
  Register here to attend the 2025 TXST STEM Conference for attendees and presenters.
- Tuesday, April 1 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  Time: 12:30-1:20 pm
  Location: CENT 405
  
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- Friday, April 4 - PREM Workshop: Financial Literacy hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, April 4
  Location: TBA
- Saturday, April 5 - Outreach - Volunteer at S.T.E.A.M. Fair 2025
  
  We’re excited to volunteer at the San Marcos S.T.E.A.M. Fair! This is an excellent way to inspire the next generation of young, curious minds and get students excited about science applications and concepts!
  Date: Saturday, April 5 from 9 am - 1pm
  Location: San Marcos High School (2601 Rattler Road)
- Friday, April 11 - PREM Thrust 1 & 2 Research Meeting
  
  CHEM 100
- Friday, April 18 - PREM Workshop: Laboratory Safety hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, April 18
  Location: TBA
- Wednesday, April 23 - Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference
  
  Hi everyone,
  
  You're invited to attend the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference hosted by the Honors College and the IDEA Center. We encourage you to attend and/or present your research at the URC Poster Session held on Wednesday, April 23, 4:00-6:00 PM in the LBJSC Ballroom. The conference also includes student panel sessions to showcase the spring semester's Honors Capstone projects on Friday, April 25 in Trauth-Huffman Hall.
  
  Undergraduate students from all academic areas are encouraged to submit poster proposals by Monday, March 3, 2025. Poster presentations are eligible to win prizes.
- Friday, April 25 - PREM X MRSEC Seminar by Yanxing Li in Ken Shih’s group and KP Lee in Elaine Li’s group
  
  Collaborating with Dr. Miyahara
  Date: Friday, April 25
  Lunch at North Street Curry (RSVP REQUIRED, 10 person limit)
  Seminar at RFM 3224
- Friday, May 2 - PREM Awards Social and Celebration
  
  Friday, May 2 - PREM Awards Social and Celebration
  TBA
- Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 24 - CAMPS 2025
  
  Texas State University
PREM-Organized Events for Associates
- Friday, January 10 - PREM Outreach STEM Visit
  
  5th and 12th graders visit Texas State University
- Friday, January 24 - Session 1: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Chris Wight
  Friday, January 24 - Session 1: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Chris Wight
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Location: COMAL 116 or via Zoom
  Zoom Meeting ID: 996 4975 3368
  Passcode: PREM
  
  You're Invited to a Scholarship Workshop Session! Join us for an informative workshop hosted by PREM CIMA Faculty to learn more about how to apply for scholarships.
  Choose from one of the following sessions:
  - Session 1: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm in COMAL 116 or via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  - Session 2: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/a36wDykdhi
- Wednesday, January 29 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Sean Kerwin
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  
  Hosted by Dr. Sean Kerwin
  Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  Time: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  Location: CENT 348
  abs
- Monday, February 3 - Session 2: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  Monday, February 3 - Session 2: CoSE Scholarship Application Workshop by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: via Zoom
  Zoom Meeting ID: 996 4975 3368
  Passcode: PREM
  
  You're Invited to a Scholarship Workshop Session! Join us for an informative workshop hosted by PREM CIMA Faculty to learn more about how to apply for scholarships.
  Choose from one of the following sessions:
  - Session 1: Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm in COMAL 116 or via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  - Session 2: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom - Hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/a36wDykdhi
- Wednesday, Feb 12 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Bill Brittain
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Bill Brittain
  Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location:
- Friday, February 21 - PREM Workshop: Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer hosted by Dr. Shannon Weigum
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, February 7 from 1:00-2:00 pm
  Location: CHEM 100
- Monday, February 24 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Yoichi Miyahara
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Yoichi Miyahara
  Date: February 24, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location: 3219A
- Friday, February 28 - PREM Workshop: Navigating Relationships in a Lab with Colleagues and Superiors hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  For Students Only – Faculty Excluded
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, February 28 from 12:30-1:30 pm
  Location: CHEM 100
- Friday, March 21 - PREM X MRSEC Seminar by Frances Wu in Ed Yu’s group
  
  Collaborating with Dr. Martin and Dr. Theodoropoulou
  Date: Friday, March 21
  Lunch at Pie Society
  Seminar TBD
- Wednesday, March 26 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Chris Rhodes
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  
  Hosted by Dr. Chris Rhodes
  Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
  Location: CENT 331
- Friday, March 28 - 2025 TXST STEM Conference
  
  You're invited to attend the 2025 TXST STEM Conference held on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at the TXST LBJ Student Center with the theme "Bridging Minds and Building Futures - Paths to Sustainability." We encourage you to attend and/or present your research at the Poster Session.
  
  Register here to attend the 2025 TXST STEM Conference for attendees and presenters.
- Tuesday, April 1 - PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunch hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  PREM Researchers, Affiliates, and Associates,
  We’re excited to invite you to our PREM Faculty/Student Pizza Lunches!
  These informal lunches are a great way to connect with faculty, researchers, and associates on campus while enjoying pizza and discussion with no set agenda—just open conversation on any topic! This is first-come, first-serve, so sign up below and get ready to grab a slice.
  
  Sign up here: Faculty Student Pizza Lunch RSVP .xlsx
  Hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  Time: 12:30-1:20 pm
  Location: CENT 405
  
  abs
- Friday, April 4 - PREM Workshop: Financial Literacy hosted by Dr. Tania Betancourt
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, April 4
  Location: TBA
- Saturday, April 5 - Outreach - Volunteer at S.T.E.A.M. Fair 2025
  
  We’re excited to volunteer at the San Marcos S.T.E.A.M. Fair! This is an excellent way to inspire the next generation of young, curious minds and get students excited about science applications and concepts!
  Date: Saturday, April 5 from 9 am - 1pm
  Location: San Marcos High School (2601 Rattler Road)
- Friday, April 11 - PREM Thrust 1 & 2 Research Meeting
  
  CHEM 100
- Friday, April 18 - PREM Workshop: Laboratory Safety hosted by Dr. Chris Wight
  
  PREM Associates Invited
  Date: Friday, April 18
  Location: TBA
- Wednesday, April 23 - Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference
  
  Hi everyone,
  
  You're invited to attend the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference hosted by the Honors College and the IDEA Center. We encourage you to attend and/or present your research at the URC Poster Session held on Wednesday, April 23, 4:00-6:00 PM in the LBJSC Ballroom. The conference also includes student panel sessions to showcase the spring semester's Honors Capstone projects on Friday, April 25 in Trauth-Huffman Hall.
  
  Undergraduate students from all academic areas are encouraged to submit poster proposals by Monday, March 3, 2025. Poster presentations are eligible to win prizes.
- Friday, April 25 - PREM X MRSEC Seminar by Yanxing Li in Ken Shih’s group and KP Lee in Elaine Li’s group
  
  Collaborating with Dr. Miyahara
  Date: Friday, April 25
  Lunch at Pie Society
  Seminar TBD

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

Events through IDEA Center
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
Events through Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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

Events through Division of Research

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

Title	Date
IRB Protocol Submission and Review Process	Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Collaborative Research	Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Peer Review & Authorship	Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Cybersecurity	Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Research Involving the Use of rDNA & Biohazardous Materials	Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Life Cycle of a Research Grant	Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Social Impacts of Scientific and Technological Advancement	Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Social Dimensions of Research Teams and Civility	Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Export Control, International Travel, & Foreign Influence	Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Connect With Us

TXST PREM CIMA LinkedIn Page

TXST PREM CIMA Canvas Site