Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to win your EB1/NIW case!
May 1, 2026
Interested in obtaining a permanent Green Card to work in the United States? Generally, a foreign national seeking permanent residence through employment must be sponsored by his or her employer via the PERM Labor Certification process.
There are numerous routes to employment-based permanent residence that do not require PERM Labor Certification, thereby allowing foreign nationals to avoid this complicated process while also reducing the wait time to obtain employment-based permanent residence.
This presentation will cover and compare the criteria for the EB-1A classification for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, the EB-1B classification for foreign nationals who are outstanding researchers or professors, and the National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) classification. The presentation will also discuss the different types of nonimmigrant visa work classifications.
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Point Defects in Crystals at 100 Years
May 1, 2026
Point defects are fundamental imperfections in crystalline materials spontaneously formable from thermal excitations and mediate a wide range of phenomena from phase transformations to
semiconductor technologies. Despite their ubiquity and importance, it was not until 1926 that point defects were first postulated by Yakov Frenkel. This issue of MRS Bulletin celebrates the one-hundred-year anniversary of this conceptual breakthrough and the technological impacts from metallurgy, to energy, to quantum technologies it has enabled. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the May 2026 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Strategic Transitions: Navigating the Post-PhD Job Landscape
May 1, 2026
Are you wondering what lies beyond the lab bench?
While the traditional "Academia vs. Industry" debate dominates most doctoral discussions, the reality for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) graduates is far more expansive! Your specialized technical skills, from atomic-scale characterization to macro-level systems design, are in high demand across sectors you might not have considered.
Join us for an insightful session designed specifically for mid-to-late PhD students and Postdocs who are ready to chart their own course. We’re moving beyond the standard career paths to explore high-impact roles in government, startups, and specialized professional services.
Why Attend?
- Diverse Perspectives: Hear from a panel of experts who transitioned into unique roles as R&D Scientists, Patent Attorneys, and Scientific Illustrators.
- Skill Translation: Learn how to "decode" your academic CV into a powerful value proposition for non-traditional employers.
- A Strategic Roadmap: Gain actionable advice on navigating the transition from deep research to impactful careers in policy, law, entrepreneurship, and creative communication.
Whether you want to protect intellectual property, visualize the future of science, or drive innovation in a fast-paced startup, this webinar will provide the compass you need to navigate the evolving professional landscape.
Coupling Shape and Material Complexity via Additive Manufacturing
May 1, 2026
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the June 2026 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Mathematical Solutions to Materials Problems
May 1, 2026
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the July 2026 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Deciphering disorder: Towards structure-dynamics relations in metallic glasses
May 1, 2026
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the August 2026 issue of MRS Bulletin.