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Suggestions for Developing a PREM Proposal

Explore and build partnerships now.
Seek partners with parallel research interests.
Work with partner to create detailed Research, Education, and Management Plans.
Most DMR funded facilities and centers have outreach as part of their mission and are strongly encouraged to work with under-represented groups. DMR supported Centers may be found at the Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers (MRSEC) website.
Talk to the PREM Program Managers listed in the Solicitation before submitting. Co-Directors: Maija Kukla and Tom Rieker.

PREM Highlights

April 17, 2008 :: UPRM to Start Undergraduate Certificate on Materials Science and Engineering

Scientific and technological progress of our society demands the development of new materials as well as the optimization of the properties in those materials of actual use; materials–related issues are present in all types of industries. Therefore, the formation of professionals with an effective background in the understanding of science and engineering concepts behind materials […]

March 14, 2008 :: UPRM PREM Students Win First Prizes at TMS Annual Meeting

Three posters presented by University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez PREM students during the TMS Annual Meeting held in New Orleans in March 2008 received First Prizes during the poster competition. The corresponding departmental affiliation of the students reflects the inherent interdisciplinary nature that has fostered this PREM project.

PREM News and Events

March 14, 2008 :: Nanodays come to Puerto Rico

UPRM PREM and the UPR IFN (Institute for Functional Nanomaterials) from the 30th of March through April 6th joined forces to host Nanodays in several Puerto Rican cities and towns. By this means, both NSF-sponsored projects join the NISE Network to reach out to the Hispanic community and educate them on the challenges and impact […]

November 9, 2007 :: REU on Nanostructured and Functional Materials at University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is providing opportunities to obtain meaningful experiences to undergraduates, especially minority students, in the area of synthesis of functional nanomaterials and the behavior of nanostructured materials.

Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM)