Highlights

NSF-MRI Proposal was awarded for acquisition of state-of-the-art lithography system for micro/nanometer scale device fabrication in research and education. Congratulations Dr. Miyahara, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Theodoropoulou!

ABSTRACT: The project supports the acquisition of a cutting-edge lithography system called NanoFrazor Explore for Texas State University's Nanofabrication Research Service Center. This tool enables precise fabrication of micro and nanometer scale devices without the need for traditional photomasks, using a heated nanometer-size probe tip for direct patterning. This system will enhance rapid prototyping of various experimental devices, significantly benefiting research in nano/microelectronics, photonics, and microfluidic devices. The system's capabilities will support numerous current and future research projects, improve hands-on training for students, and increase participation of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. The status of Texas State University as a Hispanic Serving Institution ensures participation of underrepresented minorities in the research activities. The unique capabilities of the lithography system are also available for users at nearby institutions such as the University of Texas (Austin, Arlington and San Antonio) and industry through the established PREM-MRSEC partnership and collaborations.

Students help students at CAMPS 2024 | The University of Chicago MRSEC x Texas State University PREM CIMA

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) and Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) institutions across the nation came to the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering for CAMPS 2024, a student-led conference promoting research collaboration and networking in materials science. (UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering / Year60 Photography)

Students help students at CAMPS 2024 | The University of Chicago MRSEC x TXST PREM CIMA

Congratulations to Dr. Nikoleta Theodoropoulou for headlining the San Marcos Daily Record for receiving a federal grant to fund research at Texas State!

The paper on “Electrostatic moiré potential from twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers” from the collaborative work of Drs. Yoichi Miyahara and Xiaoqin (Elaine) Li​ is now available and published in Nat. Mater. on August 8 of 2023. DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01637-7. 

Congratulations on completing your 2023 Summer REU program at the University of Texas at Austin!

Akins High School Biomedical Engineering Program Visit to Texas State University on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, 2022.

TXST Laboratory Tours: 

•  Weigum Lab (Ingram 5201)
•  Analysis Research Service Center (ARSC) in Supple 171
•  Nanofabrication Research Service Center (NRSC) in RFM 1246

Iris Okoro, Jacob Guerrero, Josue Osoro and Mackenzie Otakport worked on projects related to the evaluation of novel materials for semiconductor photodetectors, synthesis of electroactive monomers, investigation of silicon junctions for improved solar panels, and development of injectable hydrogels. Mackenzie Otakpor won an outstanding presenter award! We're proud of all of you.

PREM Day at UT Austin included lab tours and a meet and greet with UT researchers!

It is our pleasure to share with you the PREM newsletter summarizing the activities and achievements of our PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly family during our very first semester. We are very proud of all the hard work that our community has done and look forward to continuing supporting your growth through stimulating educational and research opportunities. 

PREM-2021-Newsletter.pdf

PREM Faculty member Dr. Jennifer Irvin, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been selected as the recipient of The 2021-2022 Graduate College Outstanding Mentor Award.  This award recognizes a faculty member who has had extraordinary success in mentoring graduate students.  Congratulations to Dr. Irvin for her excellent work! 

PREM Kick-Off Meeting, August 27, 2021

We kick-off the start of our NSF PREM CIMA program with a kick-off meeting at the San Marcos campus of Texas State University on Friday, August 27th, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please join us to learn more about the students, faculty, research, facilities and planned activities for the grant. Please RSVP at the following site: RSVP The final agenda will be shared with those that RSVP.

July 2021

Texas State University has received a six-year National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) grant of nearly $4 million to establish the Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA).