Center for Emergent Materials

Internal Advisory Council

The CEM Internal Advisory Council serves as the bridge between students, postdocs, and Center leadership. Established in 2016, the Council ensures that the perspectives of early-career researchers shape CEM's strategic direction and priorities.

Join the Internal Advisory Council: where your voice shapes materials research.

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Shape the Future of Materials Research

Your research journey. Your voice. Your Council.

Are you a student or postdoc connected to the MRSEC? Your perspective could drive the next breakthrough in materials science education and research.

The Internal Advisory Council (IAC) is seeking passionate researchers to join our mission of amplifying student voices, shaping Center priorities, and creating meaningful opportunities for our community. Whether you're directly funded by the Center or collaborate through other pathways, we want to hear from you.

What makes us different?

We don't just advise—we act. Council members directly organize workshops, advocate for researcher needs, and influence the strategic direction of MRSEC programs while creating initiatives that benefit our entire community.

Ready to make an impact?

Join current members Mohamed Nawwar (Chair), Archibald Williams, Francisco Ayala Rodriguez, Harshad Gajapathy, and Janeth Garcia Monge in building a stronger, more responsive research community.

IAC Initiatives

The Council provides ongoing programs and events to support the CEM community.

Get Involved

Have ideas to share? Need support navigating challenges? The Council welcomes feedback and serves as your advocate within CEM. Connect with us to make your voice heard and help shape the future of our research community.