Navigating Research Funding: Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Feb 18, 2025
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) are at the forefront of advancing scientific research and technological innovation that directly supports the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
Join Dr. Bennett Ibey for a webinar that covers funding opportunities through the AFRL and AFOSR. Discover essential research areas, explore various funding mechanisms, and gain valuable insights into the proposal and review process.
Navigating Research Funding: U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Sciences
Feb 25, 2025
The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program supports fundamental research aimed at understanding, predicting, and ultimately controlling matter and energy at the electronic, atomic, and molecular levels. This research is crucial for developing new energy technologies and advancing the Department of Energy's (DOE) missions related to energy, the environment, and national security. Additionally, the BES program plans, constructs, and operates major scientific user facilities that serve researchers from universities, national laboratories, and private institutions. Overall, the BES program funds projects at more than 160 research institutions.
Join us for an insightful presentation led by Dr. Andrew Schwartz, who will explore the vital materials research activities supported by the BES. Discover the significance of national user facilities in advancing materials science research and learn how these initiatives drive innovation and progress in the field.
Piezotronics and Piezophototronics
Feb 26, 2025
This webinar presents recent progress in fundamental understanding and device fabrication involving piezoelectric semiconductors, and piezo-phototronics to explore the synergistic effects of the mechanical, piezoelectric, and optical interactions. Materials research in the topical area of piezotronics and piezo-phototronics has enabled the creation of logic computations, chemical sensing, advanced tactile imaging, high-performance solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes, and other optoelectronic devices with enhanced strain engineered performances.This webinar is presented in conjunction with the February 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Sponsored by American Elements
Navigating Research Funding: Office of Naval Research
Mar 11, 2025
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a branch of the U.S. Department of the Navy responsible for advancing scientific research and technological innovation to support the Navy and Marine Corps' mission. Established in 1946, ONR facilitates partnerships between the Navy, academic institutions, industry, and government labs to ensure technological superiority and operational readiness.
Join Dr. Antti Makinen for an in-depth webinar on funding opportunities offered by the ONR. Discover how the ONR can support your innovative work with research funding opportunities.
Navigating Research Funding: National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Mar 20, 2025
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the leading medical research agency in the U.S. government, committed to advancing knowledge and discoveries that enhance public health. Within the NIH, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) specializes in developing innovative biomedical technologies and conducting interdisciplinary research to improve healthcare diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies.
Join Dr. Luisa Russell for a webinar that will explore funding opportunities available through the NIH and NIBIB. Learn about grants and initiatives that support innovative research in biomaterials-related activities.
Advanced Nanogenerators
Apr 16, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the March and April issue of MRS Bulletin.
Green Cards for Scientific Researchers—How to Win Your EB-1/NIW Case!
Apr 22, 2025
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.
Realizing Nanostructure-Enabled Applications through Scalable Manufacturing
May 21, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the May 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Sponsored by CAMECA
Advanced Nanoindentation Testing – Beyond the Oliver-Pharr Method
Jun 18, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the June 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Innovation in Thermoelectric Materials: From Fundamental Physics to Practical Applications
Aug 20, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the August 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Sponsored by American Elements
A New Era of Ferroelectric Thin Films for Nonvolatile Memories
Sep 17, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the September 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Sponsored by CAMECA
Green Cards for Scientific Researchers—How to Win Your EB-1/NIW Case!
Oct 21, 2025
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.