NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)
What is PREM?

The NSF Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA) works to strengthen the pipeline of students in materials science and STEM careers through research and education.
Publications published under NSF DMR 2122041.
Become a PREM CIMA Associate or Researcher

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in joining PREM as Associates or Researchers are encouraged to read our highlights page. PREM Associates participate in student meetings where they gain professional development and are exposed to materials research, with the hope of becoming a hands-on researcher in the near future. Students are also encouraged to browse faculty pages to learn more about their research interests.
Upcoming Events
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PREM-Organized Events for Researchers and Affiliates
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Friday, July 11 - PREM Day at UT Austin hosted by CDCM MRSEC Partners
2025 PREM Day on Friday, July 11 includes lab tours, networking session, poster session and more!
July 11
Engineering Education and Research (EER) Building
2501 Speedway, Austin
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Wednesday, July 16 - PREM Outreach at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Date: Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (211 Lee St, San Marcos)
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Thursday, July 17: PREM Outreach at SM Public Library
Date: Thursday, July 17
Location: San Marcos Public Library (625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos)
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Wednesday, July 23 - PREM Pizza Lunch with Faculty
Wednesday, July 23
12:00-1:00 pm
COMAL 116
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Friday, July 25 - PREM @ the River Social
Friday, July 25
Sewell Park
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PREM-Organized Events for Associates
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Friday, July 11 - PREM Day at UT Austin hosted by CDCM MRSEC Partners
2025 PREM Day on Friday, July 11 includes lab tours, networking session, poster session and more!
July 11
Engineering Education and Research (EER) Building
2501 Speedway, Austin
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Wednesday, July 16 - PREM Outreach at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
Date: Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (211 Lee St, San Marcos)
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Thursday, July 17: PREM Outreach at SM Public Library
Date: Thursday, July 17
Location: San Marcos Public Library (625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos)
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Wednesday, July 23 - PREM Pizza Lunch with Faculty
Wednesday, July 23
12:00-1:00 pm
COMAL 116
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Friday, July 25 - PREM @ the River Social
Friday, July 25
Sewell Park
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Events Organized by IDEA Center or CIE for PREM Researchers and Associates
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Events through IDEA Center
Visit the IDEA Center page for a list of upcoming events. The following is a small list of relevant events, but for up to date details and to RSVP please follow the link above.
- IDEA Center research ethics workshop
- Stress and anxiety management
- Imposter syndrome
- Self-efficacy and motivation
- IDEA Center Undergraduate Research Forum
- How to approach a mentor
- How to I network?
- What skills do I need to create my research poster?
- Letters of recommendation
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Events through Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Please visit the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website for up to date details.
CIE Programs: IGNITE, DEEP DIVE and ACCELERATE
CIE Upcoming Events: Innovation Series seminars and Future Maker Accelerator Entrepreneurship Program
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Events through Division of Research
RCR Brown Bag Lecture Series: https://www.research.txst.edu/orc/rcr/rcr-lecture-series.html
Title Date IRB Protocol Submission and Review Process Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Collaborative Research Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Peer Review & Authorship Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Cybersecurity Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Research Involving the Use of rDNA & Biohazardous Materials Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Life Cycle of a Research Grant Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Social Impacts of Scientific and Technological Advancement Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Social Dimensions of Research Teams and Civility Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Export Control, International Travel, & Foreign Influence Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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