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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 mentoring and expanding research opportunities
MEM-C engages with the K-12 community through outreach and NanoCamp

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 Summer Visiting Research Programs Underway
June 23, 2026

MEM-C summer visiting research programs are underway! The MEM-C REU program has eight undergraduate students working across MEM-C labs with...

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MEM-C returns to UW Engineering Discovery Days
May 5, 2026

MEM-C students and faculty returned to UW Engineering Discovery Days on Friday, May 1st, 2026.

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MEM-C Holds Winter Symposium
February 4, 2026

MEM-C gathered on February 3, 2026, for collaboration brainstorming, updates from Center leadership and strategic planning for the coming year.

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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

Molecular Engineering and Materials Center
Box 351700
Department of Chemistry
University of Washington
36 Bagley Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-1700
uwmemc@uw.edu
The University of Washington MRSEC is supported by the National Science Foundation under NSF Award Number DMR-2308979. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the PI(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.