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

MEM-C Seed Awards Announced for 2024/2025

January 6, 2025

The MEM-C Seed awards for the 2024/2025 award period have been announced! Exploratory Seed grants have been awarded to UW...

MEM-C Makes Headlines

December 17, 2024

MEM-C research has been featured in a few recent news stories! MEM-C’s PREM awards with UCF and UH were featured...

Accepting Proposals for 2024 MEM-Seed Grants

October 31, 2024

Updated: 11/21/2024 We are pleased to announce a call for proposals for 2024 UW MEM-C Materials Research Seed Grants, open...

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