Call for Proposals Released. The National Science Foundation (NSF) released a call for proposals to establish new Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs). 

From the NSF. The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) program provides sustained support of materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering. Each MRSEC addresses research of a scope and complexity requiring the scale, synergy, and multidisciplinarity provided by a campus-based research center. The MRSECs support materials research infrastructure in the United States, promote active collaboration between universities and other sectors, including industry and international organizations, and contribute to the development of a national network of university-based centers in materials research, education, and facilities.

Cornell gears up. Cornell is eligible for the next Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) competition which has been announced. The competition will include a Cornell-internal limited submission process that begins this semester.