Halide Perovskite Solar Photovoltaics
Jan 23, 2025
Technological progress in photovoltaic (PV) technologies provides hope that a comprehensive and desperately needed decarbonization of the energy sector is possible. Commercially successful PV technologies based predominantly on silicon wafer technology are reliable and cost-effective, but remain capital- and carbon-intensive. In this context, emerging PV technologies, such as metal-halide perovskites (MHPs), could further catalyze the energy transition by providing technological opportunities for even lower-cost, mass-producible, high-efficiency solar cells with a significantly reduced “carbon footprint.” The December 2024 MRS Bulletin theme issue overviews the current state of the art, challenges, and opportunities of perovskite photovoltaics with contributions and perspectives from six expert teams worldwide.
This webinar complements the December 2024 theme issue of MRS Bulletin on this topic and presents talks by select authors from this issue.
Sponsored by American Elements
Navigating Research Funding: NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate
Feb 18, 2025
National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate harnesses the nation's vast and diverse talent pool to advance critical and emerging technologies, address pressing societal and economic challenges, and accelerate the translation of research results from lab to market and society. TIP improves U.S. competitiveness, growing the U.S. economy and training a diverse workforce for future, high-wage jobs.
Join Dr. Barry W. Johnson for an in-depth webinar on funding opportunities offered by the NSF's TIP Directorate. Whether you are an academic researcher, an entrepreneur, or part of an innovation-focused organization, this webinar will offer actionable insights into how the TIP Directorate can support your work.
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. DOE'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.
Navigating Research Funding: National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research
Feb 25, 2025
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research (DMR) is a key component of the NSF that supports fundamental research and education in the field of materials science. This division aims to advance the understanding, design, and development of materials with unique and improved properties that are essential for addressing societal challenges and driving technological innovation.
This session, led by Dr. Germano Iannacchione, describes the funding opportunities available from the DMR. These funding opportunities provide a comprehensive framework for advancing materials research, fostering innovation, and supporting the education and professional development of materials scientists.
Piezotronics and Piezophototronics
Feb 26, 2025
Details for this event will be announced shortly. This webinar is presented in conjunction with the February 2025 issue of MRS Bulletin.
Sponsored by American Elements
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.
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.
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.