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Highlight · Feb 13, 2018
A Pressure-Induced Emergence of a Weyl Semimetal Phase in Pb1-xSnxTe
Gang Lu, The University Corporation, Northridge, DMR 1205734
Outcome: In collaboration with experimental studies at Princeton University we have carried out ab initio calculations to examine the effect of pressure on the topological phase diagram of Pb1-xSnxTe. The calculations reveal that the ferroelectric polarization, which breaks crystal inversi
Highlight · Feb 13, 2018
The University of Texas at El Paso
Functionalized Fullerenes for Selective Electron Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
Luis Echegoyen, University of Texas at El Paso
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), have shown a remarkable increase in photoconversion efficiency (PCE), from 3.8% in 2009, to 22.1% in 2016. The good electron transporting and solution processable properties of fullerene derivatives make them the most popular electron transporting materials
News · Jan 18, 2018
Update on PREM Proposals
PREM proposals MUST follow the NSF 18-1 guidelines that will be available on January 29, 2018.
News · Jan 8, 2018
NSF/DOE Quantum Summer School now accepting applications
The second edition of NSF/DOE Quantum Summer School is now accepting applications. Deadline is January 31st.
News · Dec 18, 2017
Hampton University
PREM Fellow Wins First Place in Poster Competition
Hampton University’s Christopher Johnson presented his research at the Fall MRS Meeting.
News · Dec 5, 2017
Life in Science — Joys, Frustrations and Strategies
Judy Meiksin
Linda S. Sapochak, Division Director for the Division of Materials Research at the National Science Foundation (NSF), presented a very motivating talk where she focused on the joys, frustrations, and inspirations in her life as a materials researcher.
News · Nov 20, 2017
Select Presentations from 2017 MIP Grantees Meeting
Select Presentations from the MIP Grantees meeting that are of interest to the PREM community, are available.
News · Nov 7, 2017
PREM Webinar Scheduled Nov 17 at 2 PM
Join us for the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials Webinar in preparation for the 2018 PREM solicitation.
News · Oct 5, 2017
Hampton University
Hampton University to Host PREM Research Symposium
On October 6, Hampton University will host a PREM Research Symposium at the University's Student Center Cyber and Student Lounge. This year's event will include a keynote speech by Demetris Geddis, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology.
News · Sep 25, 2017
PREM Program Accepting Proposals
The National Science Foundation is now accepting proposals for its revised PREM program. Proposals must be submitted by a minority-serving college or university by January 29, 2018.
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