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Fostering Collaborative Breakthroughs in Materials Science at Ohio State

The Center for Emergent Materials (CEM) engages researchers from multiple disciplines to work in teams on scientific problems too complex for a single researcher to solve. The CEM, established in 2008, is located at The Ohio State University and funded by a National Science Foundation MRSEC award.
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Now Accepting '26-'27 Materials Research Proto-IRG Seed Submissions!

The Materials Research Seed Grant Program (MRSGP) is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Materials Research Proto-IRG Seed Program, now open to faculty across Ohio State’s materials research community.
Details and RFP
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Advancing Materials Research

Driving breakthrough discoveries in materials science through cross-disciplinary collaboration, addressing fundamental challenges and advancing technologies that shape our future.
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Education and Outreach

Creating pathways for future scientific leaders through education and engagement. Programs span K-12 through professional development, building a diverse materials science workforce.
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Core Facility Partnerships

Partnering with Ohio State's premier facilities to create an ecosystem of advanced instrumentation, expert staff, and laboratories, enabling seamless materials research and fabrication.

Upcoming events

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Aug
18
Team-Building Materials Brainstorming Lunch
Time 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location CBEC 267
Aug
26
Team-building Poster Session
Time 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location Physics Research Building 4138

Shared Research Infrastructure and Facilities

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