Meeting Events Schedule

Tutorial DS01: E-MRS/MRS: Deep, Reinforcement, Active Learning for Materials Science and Competition
Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 203

The joint E-MRS/MRS tutorial on Deep, Reinforcement, Active Learning for Materials Science & Competition aimed to introduce scientists and engineers from the field of materials science to novel computer-based planning and execution of experiments, as well as data analysis approaches, in order to support the research and development of new materials and processes.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 205

This tutorial presented multiple approaches for incorporating symmetries into machine learning methods, focusing on neural networks.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 206

In this tutorial, we discussed magnetoelectric antennas, talking about their materials, designs, simulation, fabrication, test and applications. This tutorial targeted an audience interested in working in the area of magnetic, piezoelectric, multiferroic and magnetoeletcric materials and how they contribute to the performance of magnetoelectric antennas working from VLF (3~30 kHz) to UHF (300~3000 MHz) frequency range. Focus of the tutorial was on the materials, designs, simulation, fabrication, test and applications of these magnetoelectric antennas.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 201

This tutorial focused on applications of artificial intelligence in nanophotonics, metamaterials, and metasurfaces.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 210

This tutorial covered the fundamental principles, advanced designs and technological applications of optical metasurfaces, focused on the topics of (I) High Performance Metasurface Flat Optics: from Components to Systems, (II) Nonlinear Optical Metasurfaces, (III) Electrically Tunable Metamaterials and Metasurfaces for Control of Absorption, Emission and Scattering, and (IV) Optimization and machine learning for metasurface design.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 200

The tutorial focused on the fundamentals and applications of heterogeneously integrated structures using 1D, 2D, and 3D materials from the growth of 3D materials on 2D materials, and various lift-off technologies to heterogeneous integration of electronic/optoelectronic devices.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual

Convenient experimental set-up in order to record unambiguous EIS data; use of adequate EIS signal (a special attention given to GEIS and PEIS); data analysis through the use of both Nyquist and Bode diagrams; understanding the interest and limits of equivalent electrical circuit models

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual

This tutorial session reviewed several emerging tools for the cost, materials and performance analysis and prediction for battery applications.

Monday, November 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Virtual

The learning objectives were to provide an introduction into state of the art for machine learning in materials science.

Monday, November 29
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 1, Prudential Foyer

The Materials Voice Booth allowed attendees to send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill, and let their voice be heard!

Monday, November 29
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

John M. Martinis, University of California, Santa Barbara, presented Materials for Superconducting Qubits.

Monday, November 29
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 202

After this tutorial, the audience was expected to (1) be familiar with the background of three- and four-phonon scattering and their roles in thermal and radiative properties of materials, (2) understand the various characteristics of four-phonon scattering mechanism in different systems and scenarios, (3) understand the broad impact of four-phonon scattering on thermal transport and radiative properties in various materials, (4) be able to tell in which types of materials and scenarios will four-phonon scattering be critical, (5) be able to use the open-source code Four-Phonon together with Sheng BTE to calculate four-phonon scattering rates (linewidth) and thermal conductivities for materials.

Monday, November 29
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Virtual

The learning objective of this comprehensive tutorial was 1) understanding the fundamental principles of photovoltaic energy conversions; 2) understanding of the physics and chemistry behind materials and interface engineering for crystalline silicon PV technology, 3) understanding of the design principles of the various silicon PV device architectures and module concepts and 4) the understanding of the role of a circular value chain of crystalline silicon photovoltaics in the energy transition towards a 100% renewable energy future.

Monday, November 29
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Virtual

The tutorial focused on the fundamental science of the mechanical behavior and the moiré superlattice of 2D materials.

Monday, November 29
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Virtual

This tutorial covered the expanding role of electronics in sustainability and power and renewable energy production.

Monday, November 29
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Room 209

Attendees learned how to incorporate sustainability principles into their research in a more comprehensive way while considering the real-world application of these principles to product design and manufacturing.

Monday, November 29
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution Ballroom

This special event highlighted the newly-launched Diversifying Materials Special Interest Groups (SIG). There was a panel overview and discussion of the SIGs followed by interactive breakouts.

Tuesday, November 30
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 1, Prudential Foyer

The Materials Voice Booth allowed attendees to send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill, and let their voice be heard!

Tuesday, November 30
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Sir J. Fraser Stoddart, Northwestern University, and a 2016 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, presented Artificial Molecular Machines Going from Solution to Surfaces.

Tuesday, November 30
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University, The State University of New York, and a 2019 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, presented The Lithium Battery: From a Dream to Readiness to Take-On Climate Change—The Materials Challenges.

Tuesday, November 30
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

This interactive how-to session highlighted the fundamentals of successful scientific publishing from MRS journal Editors-in-Chief and other respected scientific journal professionals. This event was livestreamed on the virtual meeting platform.

Tuesday, November 30
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Hampton

Attendees learned how to incorporate sustainability principles into their research in a more comprehensive way while considering the real-world application of these principles to product design and manufacturing.

Wednesday, December 1
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

The MRS Women in Materials Science & Engineering Breakfast event is intended to promote interaction across various ethnic, cultural and gender boundaries and facilitate dialogue among women (and men) working in or pursuing education toward a profession in materials science or engineering. This event was livestreamed on the virtual platform.

Wednesday, December 1
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hynes, Level 1, Prudential Foyer

The Materials Voice Booth allowed attendees to send convenient, personalized letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill, and let their voices be heard!

Wednesday, December 1
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Harry Atwater, California Institute of Technology, presented Trip the Light Fantastic. This event was livestreamed on the virtual meeting platform.

Wednesday, December 1
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Sheraton, 3rd Floor, Fairfax

This event showcased the successes and unique capabilities of Materials Innovation Platform national user facilities.

Wednesday, December 1
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Hall C

Attendees connected with representatives from over 80 companies in the Exhibit Hall.

Wednesday, December 1
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Pupa Gilbert, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, presented Diverse But Convergent Mesostructure in Biominerals. This event was also livestreamed on the virtual meeting platform.

Wednesday, December 1
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Hall D

In this live Poster Session, attendees interacted with new faculty candidates as they presented their research and qualifications.

Thursday, December 2
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Nicholas A. Kotov, University of Michigan, presented Nanoscale Biomemetics: From Self-Assembled Nanocomposites to Chiral Nanostructures. This event was livestreamed on the virtual meeting platform.

Thursday, December 2
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Hynes, Level 2, Hall C

Attendees connected with representatives from over 80 companies in the Exhibit Hall.

Thursday, December 2
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom

Naomi J. Halas, Rice University, presented Nanomaterials and Light Addressing Global Challenges. This event was also livestreamed on the virtual meeting platform.

Friday, December 3
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Virtual

PowerPoint Karaoke challenged both the author of the slide and the presenter to improve their communication skills.

Monday, December 6
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Virtual

John M. Martinis, University of California, Santa Barbara, presented Materials for Superconducting Qubits. This was a rebroadcast of the session recorded at the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston with a live Q&A session.

Monday, December 6
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Virtual

A panel of PREM graduates who have gone on to hold successful careers in academia, industry, government agencies and nontraditional sectors, shared insights about the role of materials science and engineering in their organizations and addressed existing career paths to explore.

Tuesday, December 7
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Virtual

During this virtual event, award recipients presented well-formed ideas on their respective research. A panel session for Q&A followed.

Tuesday, December 7
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Virtual

This presentation covered and compared the criteria for EB-1A classification for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, EB-1B classification for foreign nationals who are outstanding researchers and professors, and the National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) Category.

Tuesday, December 7
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Virtual

Naomi J. Halas, Rice University, presented Nanomaterials and Light Addressing Global Challenges. This was a rebroadcast of the session recorded at the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston with a live Q&A session.

Tuesday, December 7
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Virtual

This session highlighted summer undergraduate research programs, what they can do for you, and how to apply!

Tuesday, December 7
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Virtual

M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University, The State University of New York, and a 2019 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, presented The Lithium Battery: From a Dream to Readiness to Take-On Climate Change—The Materials Challenges. This was a rebroadcast of the session recorded at the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston with a live Q&A session.

Wednesday, December 8
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Virtual

Sir Kostya Novoselov, The University of Manchester, and a 2010 Nobel Laureate in Physics, presented Materials for the Future. 

Wednesday, December 8
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Virtual

Sir J. Fraser Stoddart, Northwestern University, and a 2016 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, presented Artificial Molecular Machines Going from Solution to Surfaces. This was a rebroadcast of the session recorded at the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston with a live Q&A session.

Wednesday, December 8
4:00 pm
Virtual

Winners of the Science as Art competition were announced.

Wednesday, December 8
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Virtual

Attendees learned how to incorporate sustainability principles into their research in a more comprehensive way while considering the real-world application of these principles to product design and manufacturing.

Wednesday, December 8
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Virtual

The participants of the MRS PREM Research Scholars Summit presented their advances in scientific research. 

Wednesday, December 8
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Virtual

Pupa Gilbert, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, presented Diverse But Convergent Mesostructure in Biominerals. This was a rebroadcast of the session recorded at the 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston with a live Q&A session.