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NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

PREM

Upcoming PREM Seminars

PREM X MRSEC Spring 2025 Seminars

 

 

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

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

    • 5th and 12th graders visit Texas State University

    • 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

      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 
       

    • 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

      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 
       
       

    • 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: 

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      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, February 7 from 1:00-2:00 pm

      Location: CHEM 100

       
       

       

    • 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

    • 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

       

    • Collaborating with Dr. Martin and Dr. Theodoropoulou

      Date: Friday, March 21 

      Lunch at Pie Society 

      Seminar TBD

       

       

       

    • 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

    • Collaboratinhg with Dr. Miyahara

      Date: Friday, March 28

      Lunch at Pie Society 

      Seminar TBD

       

       

       

    • 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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      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, April 4  

      Location: TBA

       
       

       

    • 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)

       

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      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, April 18

      Location: TBA

       
       

       

    • Friday, May 2 - PREM Awards Social and Celebration

      TBA

    • Texas State University

  • PREM-Organized Events for Associates

    • 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 
       

    • 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

      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 
       
       

    • 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: 

    •  

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, February 21 from 1:00-2:00 pm

      Location: CHEM 100

       
       

       

    • 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

    • For Students Only – Faculty Excluded
       

      PREM Associates Invited

       

      Date: Friday, February 28 from 12:30-1:30 pm

      Location: CHEM 100

       
       

       

    • Collaborating with Dr. Martin and Dr. Theodoropoulou

      Date: Friday, March 21 

      Lunch at Pie Society 

      Seminar TBD

       

       

       

    • 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

    • Collaborating with Dr. Miyahara

      Date: Friday, March 28

      Lunch at Pie Society 

      Seminar TBD

       

       

       

    • 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

    •  

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, April 4  

      Location: TBA

       
       

       

    • 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)

       

    •  

      PREM Associates Invited

      Date: Friday, April 18

      Location: 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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