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The National Science Foundation

Center for the Chemistry of Molecularly Optimized NETworks

Welcome to MONET

Center for the Chemistry of Molecularly Optimized NETworks

The National Science Foundation

MONET's overarching goal is to advance the field of polymer science through innovative research while actively engaging and inspiring the public.

MONET's polymer scientists advance interconnected, adaptive molecular networks.

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MONET's polymer scientists drive interconnected, adaptive societal networks.

Signature Professional Development Experiences (or SPDEs, pronounced "speedies") are student-driven, center-supported deep-dives aligned with one of the four broader impacts areas.

Recorded skill exchanges relevant to difference aspects of researching polymers.

Trainees collaborate with and visit another MONET-affiliated lab for cross-disciplinary research exposure.

Professional development events that leverage MONET resources to provide unique training opportunities.

Expanding access to laboratory research projects through the MONET Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program.

Partnering with Morehouse College through an NSF Planning Grant for Partnerships for Research and Education in Chemistry (PREC).

Tangibly supporting access and participation through the Molecular Science and Integrated Collaboration (MOSAIC) Fellowship.

Exchanging resources and ideas in monthly Diversity, Inclusion, Service, Community, and Outreach (DISCO) moments.

Engaging, content-rich events for the public, especially through the Multiverse Concert Series—a collaboration between the performing arts and physical sciences with our partners at Multiverse.

Converting high-touch experiences into MONET Outreach Kits that we develop, deploy, and present to a diverse range of audiences across the country.

Collaborating with the American Chemical Society, Science Olympiad, "for the CURIOUS" and others to bring our messages to the broadest audience possible.

Development of polymer chemistry data tools such as BigSMILES, PolyDAT, and the CRIPT spinoff.

CRIPT is a partnership between MIT, Citrine Informatics, Dow Chemical, NIST, and the University of Chicago in which a community database for polymer science is developed through an NSF Phase I Convergence Accelerator project.

Research translation and transition efforts resulting in patent filings and new sponsored research endeavors.

"Ground up" engagement with potential industrial partners.

Signature Professional Development Experiences (or SPDEs, pronounced "speedies") are student-driven, center-supported deep-dives aligned with one of the four broader impacts areas.

Recorded skill exchanges relevant to difference aspects of researching polymers.

Trainees collaborate with and visit another MONET-affiliated lab for cross-disciplinary research exposure.

Professional development events that leverage MONET resources to provide unique training opportunities.

Expanding access to laboratory research projects through the MONET Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program.

Partnering with Morehouse College through an NSF Planning Grant for Partnerships for Research and Education in Chemistry (PREC).

Tangibly supporting access and participation through the Molecular Science and Integrated Collaboration (MOSAIC) Fellowship.

Exchanging resources and ideas in monthly Diversity, Inclusion, Service, Community, and Outreach (DISCO) moments.

Engaging, content-rich events for the public, especially through the Multiverse Concert Series—a collaboration between the performing arts and physical sciences with our partners at Multiverse.

The chemistry of the future is driven by:

Through our research programs and broader impacts, we aim to improve retention in the sciences, increase interest in pursuing a Ph.D., and broaden participation in underrepresented groups.

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and globally:

We aim to provide opportunities for a broad range of participants to engage with STEM meaningfully.
We partner with Minority Serving Institutions and other organizations to promote diversity and inclusion.

If you would like to propose a partnership to broaden participation in STEM, please contact us.

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