MRSEC tackles some of the most profound intellectual challenges of materials research through interdisciplinary, collaborative efforts among multiple research groups.

We make a dedicated effort to foster a research environment that promotes creativity and rigor, where students, postdocs, and faculty benefit from interactions with those from different technical backgrounds and research interests.

This effort encompasses a strong commitment to education and outreach that includes initiatives with South Side neighborhoods and the public.

A central tenet of our mission is nurturing the next generation of materials science researchers and improving diversity through successful student training at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows.

We operate shared facilities that enable state-of-the-art materials preparation and measurement that require resources beyond what an individual research lab can attain.

Together, the complementary aspects of our program strengthen the entire scientific enterprise and provide a vibrant resource to the University of Chicago, the broader materials science community, our neighborhood, and the public.

Stuart Rowan
Director of MRSEC