Research

Expanding the reach of quantum materials

MEM-C is a National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)

The Center has two Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRG) with unique thrusts and cross-cutting themes: IRG-1 & IRG-2

The Center is supported by a new AI Core and research grows each year with new MEM-C Seed projects

Education

Developing a Pacific Northwest materials education ecosystem

MEM-C prepares participating graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to become leading innovators

Signature MEM-C undergrad programs focus on military members and first generation students

Broader-impact activities include NanoCamp and research experiences for K-12 teachers

Partnership

Fostering a materials science community

Center partners include international institutions, industry, and national laboratories to advance its interdisciplinary research and training objectives

The Center offers open-access shared facilities to support the campus and the broader research community

The Center is developing the next generation of materials researchers with our PREM partners

Latest News

Accepting Proposals for 2024 MEM-Seed Grants

October 31, 2024

We are pleased to announce a call for proposals for 2024 UW MEM-C Materials Research Seed Grants, open to all...

IRG-2 Holds AI Core Roundtable

October 28, 2024

MEM-C IRG-2 gathered last Friday to hold an AI Core roundtable. Students and postdocs from 7 groups presented lightning, pitch...

MEM-C AYRA REU Kicks Off for 2024-2025 Year

October 8, 2024

MEM-C is thrilled to be welcoming 7 students to the 2024-20425 Academic-Year Research Accelerator Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (AYRA...

The UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C) pushes the frontiers of science and accelerates the emergence of future advanced technologies. This research will lead to the discovery and development of new advanced materials, new experimental and theoretical capabilities, and new fundamental knowledge in quantum materials.

Prof. Daniel Gamelin, MEM-C Director

Very exciting to see @uwmemc receive this big federal investment in their research efforts. Washington state’s research institutions are some of the very best & it’s great to watch them continue to lead the way in science and innovation!

U.S. Senator Patty Murray