1. DMR Outreach Activities
By: Velma Lawson
October 18, 2016

2. Outreach Mission
To promote science by forming networks with research societies and other federal agencies as a vessel that will help give insight on the Division of Materials Research (DMR) for the next generation of material researchers and program directors.

3. Who is DMR? Biomaterials Ceramics Condensed Mater and Materials Theory
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic and Photonic Materials
Metals and Metallic Nanostructures
Polymers
Solid-State & Materials Chemistry
Designing Materials to Revolutionize & Engineer Our Future
Materials Innovation Platforms
Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers
National Facilities
Partnerships for Research & Education in Materials
Office of Cross-Cutting Activities in Materials Research

4. Why Should We Invest in Outreach?
To Bring Awareness About DMR Programs
To Build Networks and Collaborations
To Foster Interaction with PIs, Students , Peers and Colleagues
To Provide NSF Guidelines on How to Write a Successful Proposal and Funding Opportunities?
To Recruit Potential Program Directors and Science Assistants
To Handout Program Contact Cards and Other Materials
To Give the Administrative Staff an Opportunity to Learn More About DMR Programs and NSF
To Give the Community a Vision of DMR Program Directors

5. Outreach Collaborations
Orlando, FY2015
Raleigh, FY2016*
Boston, FY2015
Philadelphia, FY2016
Boston, FY2015
Phoenix, FY2016
Baltimore, FY2016
Provided Materials, FY2015
Salt Lake City, FY2017*
Division of Chemistry
Division of Physics
Christine Broadbridge, CRISP,
Education Director

6. Outreach Booth

7. Speed Coaching
ACS Meeting
APS Meeting

8. Manual vs. Electronic

9. Benefits Human Interactions Promote Science Prompt Responses
Keeping a Cutting Edge on New Advancements in Science
New Design and Marketing Skills
Giving Back

10. Questions
Elaine Washington

11. Thank You! To All DMR PDs Linda Sapochak Neila Odom-Jefferson
Elaine Washington
Benita
Fair
Sandra R.
Ivey
Creative Design
and Marketing
Electronic
Board
Outreach
Participation
Catherine D.
Williams
Meghan
Ackerman
Allison
Smith
To All DMR PDs

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