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Welcome to the Macromolecules Innovation Institute!

A university-wide research and education institute dedicated to fostering an interdisciplinary understanding of the macromolecular sciences and technologies.

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At the Intersection of

Science, Engineering, and Society

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Upcoming Events

Technical Seminar

Prof. Bruno Ameduri (Institut Charles Gerhardt)

September 3, 3:30 PM
Virtual on Zoom

Technical Seminar

Dr. Stefanie Feih (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology)

September 10, 10:00 AM
Virtual on Zoom

Technical Seminar

Prof. Chad Ulven (North Dakota State University)

September 24, 3:30 PM
Virtual on Zoom

Technical Seminar

Prof. Enrique Gomez (Penn State University)

October 8, 3:30 PM
Virtual on Zoom

Our Vision

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Model Research Institute

Molecules to Manufacturing Paradigm

Our faculty and students transcend traditional boundaries with use-inspired basic research, from molecules to advanced manufacturing.

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Research

Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Research

Solving grand challenges on the global scale demand teamed discovery and innovation.

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Learning

Training the Next Generation

Future research leaders are trained in an interdisciplinary fashion with industrial partnerships, co-advising, and shared facilities. 

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Current Students

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REU

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Materials Characterization Lab

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Short Courses